UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2023 (Fully Funded)

This informs the public about the UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2023. It is fully funded. Details about the Scholarship are given below.

UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2023

About UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2023

As an integral part of the extended 45th session of the World Heritage Committee, and in the framework of the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme.

The Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science and the Saudi Heritage Commission will be hosting the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2023.

They are under the theme of “Looking Ahead: The Next 50 Years of Protecting Natural and Cultural Heritage” from 3 to 12 September 2023 in Riyadh and the Al-Ahsa Oasis.

Program Details 

With the view to supplement the theoretical knowledge gained by the participants during the Forum with practical hands-on experiences at World Heritage properties, the Forum will be held partly in Riyadh, the host city of the extended 45th session of the World Heritage Committee, and partly at the World Heritage site, Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape.

In addition, the participants will also have the opportunity to visit the World Heritage site, the At-Turaif District in ad-Dir’iyah, during the Forum.

Eligible Applicants

Participants of the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2023 are expected to be:

  • Aged between 23 and 32 years.
  • Experienced in one of these fields: World Heritage, conservation, archaeology, architecture, conservation, urban planning & regeneration, restoration, art history, tourism, climate change, and digital technology.
  • Motivated and committed to implementing the outcomes of the Forum in their respective countries.
  • Committed to enhancing community engagement in the management of World Heritage properties.
  • Available for the entire duration of the Forum.
  • Proficient in English, as the Forum will be conducted entirely in English.

In addition to general eligibility, the following elements will also be considered in selecting the participants:

  • Balanced geographical representation.
  • Gender equality.
  • Diversity of professional backgrounds.
  • Ability to disseminate gained experience in the country or institution of origin.
  • Knowledge and experience in the management practices for World Heritage sites.

All interested candidates who wish to apply for participation in the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum should fill in and submit the online application form.

UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2023 Application

Please note, that the following information will be requested as part of the registration process:

  • All answers and documents must be presented  only in English only. Applications submitted in languages other than English will not be considered.
  • A professional Curriculum vitae in PDF format (max. 2 pages, 10 MB).
  • A scan of your passport in jpg, jpeg, gif or png format (max, 10 MB).

Please read the full details of the Call for Applications available in English, French and Arabic which provides the additional information about the Forum before applying.

For those interested in UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2023, open this link to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 4 June 2023.

Open this link for more details about the UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2023.

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