Policies and Procedures

Policies & Procedures Governing the Administration of the United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs (UN/DESA) Fellowships, Study Tours, Group Traning, Seminars, Symposia & Workshops

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A. Departure Letter and Travel Payment Instructions
B. Medical Certificate
C. Language Proficiency
D. Information Concerning Host Countries
E. Clothing
F. Family and Dependants
G. Notification of Arrival
H. Briefing


A. International Travel
(i) General
(ii) Visas
(iii) Pocket money for outward journey; currency regulations
(iv) Baggage
(v) Accommodations

B. Local Travel


A. Stipends
(i) General principles
(ii) Stipend rates
(iii) Methods of payment

B. Allowances
(i) Book allowance
(ii) Minor equipment allowance
(iii) Thesis allowance
(iv) Typing of regular course assignments
(v) Final reports
(vi) Termination (separation) allowance
(vii) Other payments

C. Tuition fees
(i) Tuition fees and other matters
(ii) Insurance scheme
(iii) Liability to third parties for damage to persons or property

A. Submission of Reports
B. Publication of Reports


A. Entitlement of Participants
B. Medical Benefits
C. Waiver of UN/DESA Responsibility
D. Obligations of Study Tour Participants
E. Final Report