•Candidates must be between 25 and 40 years of age

•Must possess a first university degree in law

•Must be junior to mid-level government officials or researchers

•Must be currently employed in the field of the law of the sea, international law, or related disciplines

•Must be nominated by their government or institution

•Must have a good command of English or French

The ITLOS-Nippon Foundation Capacity-Building and Training Programme on Dispute Settlement under UNCLOS is a nine-month training programme held at the seat of the Tribunal in Hamburg, Germany. The programme runs from July to March and is designed to provide junior to mid-level government officials and researchers with advanced legal training in international dispute settlement, specifically under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Participants attend lectures, workshops, and study visits to international organizations.

•Monthly stipend to cover living expenses in Hamburg

•Cost of travel (economy class) to and from Hamburg

•Medical insurance coverage

•Costs related to study visits and training activities