UNIDROIT IPLD 2025 SCHOLARSHIPS: CALL FOR TUTORS

Within the framework of the International Law and Development Programme (IPLD), UNIDROIT is pleased to announce a call for applications for two Tutor scholarships.

About the IPLD Initiative: The UNIDROIT International Programme for Law and Development (IPLD) was established in 2022 under the UNIDROIT Academy with the generous support and collaboration of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation / Directorate General for Development and Cooperation (MAECI-DGCS). It aims to promote the dissemination and the practical implementation of international legal instruments developed by UNIDROIT. The Programme fosters legal unification and provides knowledge-sharing and training opportunities for legal professionals from targeted countries in the field of private and commercial law and development. It is open to judges, public lawyers, legal officers, and senior legislative drafters from law services and legislative cabinets. From 2022 to 2024 the IPLD welcomed yearly about 20 participants from African Countries. Starting from 2025 the IPLD has been split in two Programmes, a reinforced edition expecting to welcome about 30 participants from Africa (Africa Plus) and a Pilot programme open to about 20 participants from selected Countries of the Balkans, the European Eastern Partnership, Central Asia and Caucasus (BEPCAC):

• IPLD Africa Plus 6 June – 4 July 2025
• IPLD Balkans – Eastern Partnership – Central Asia – Caucasus (8 – 26 September 2025)

The Programme is delivered through a digital preparatory part on digital platform, followed by a residential part comprising workshops and seminars hosted at the UNIDROIT headquarters in Rome, Italy.

As part of the training, IPLD participants are also invited to explore the practical application of UNIDROIT legal instruments by developing and discussing a project that applies these instruments to national or regional contexts where tutorship and research assistance are required.

For more information, please visit: https://www.unidroit.org/ipld/

 

UNIDROIT is offering two scholarships to be awarded as follows:

 

• 1 Tutor to support participants of the IPLD Africa Plus component in the development and preparation of their projects;
• 1 Tutor to support participants of the IPLD Balkans, Eastern Partnership, Central Asia, Caucasus programme in the development and preparation of their projects.

 

Eligibility Requirements (for both positions):

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in law or a related discipline;
• Demonstrated experience in managing academic or professional projects in the field of law and development;
• Proven ability to provide guidance and support to participants in developing and implementing projects;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English;
• Availability throughout the respective programme calendar to interact with participants and lecturers;
• Availability to participate actively in programme activities (both online and in person);
• Sound knowledge of UNIDROIT and its legal instruments;
• Familiarity with the languages and cultures of the regions targeted by the respective programmes is an asset.

 

Responsibilities:

The Tutors shall:

• Assist participants in the development and preparation of their projects;
• Provide methodological support to conduct research for the projects;
• Provide bibliographies, revise, edit and proofread documents and drafts;
• Facilitate communication between participants and lecturers.

 

Programme Duration:

• IPLD Africa Plus: June 5 to August 4, 2025 (2 months)
• IPLD Balkans, Eastern Partnership, Central Asia, Caucasus: August 25 to October 24, 2025 (2 months)

 

Modality: In-person at UNIDROIT Headquarters (Rome, Italy)

 

Scholarship Amount: Each tutor will receive a monthly contribution of € 900,00 (€ 1.800,00 total per programme).

 

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents in English by May 30th

• An up-to-date CV;
• Motivation letter (max. 1 page);
• Optional: reference letter(s).

 

Applications should be sent via email to ipld@unidroit.org with the subject line: “IPLD Tutor Application [Programme Name]”.

 

Applicants may apply for both tutor positions.

 

Legal and Administrative Notes:

• The scholarship is granted as support for gaining professional experience through the tutorship of the IPLD Programme under the supervision of the IPLD Director and does not establish any form of employment or professional contract with UNIDROIT.
• The scholarship amount is gross and may be subject to taxation in accordance with applicable fiscal regulations.
• Selected tutors are responsible for ensuring adequate insurance coverage (including accident and third-party liability) during their participation, unless otherwise specified by UNIDROIT.
• Selection will be conducted by an internal committee. Results will be communicated to candidates via email by [indicative date].
• In case a selected tutor is unable to participate, UNIDROIT reserves the right to appoint another eligible candidate. To this end, a list of eligible candidates will be made.
• All personal data will be processed in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) exclusively for the purposes of application evaluation and selection.