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
II. PREPARATION FOR THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
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
III. TRAVEL DURING THE FELLOWSHIP
A. International Travel
(i) General
(ii) Visas
(iii) Pocket money for outward journey; currency regulations
(iv) Baggage
(v) Accommodations
B. Local Travel
IV. SUPERVISION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAMME
V. STIPENDS, ALLOWANCES, AND OTHER PAYMENTS
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
VI. FINAL REPORT
A. Submission of Reports
B. Publication of Reports
Annex I: Guideline for Final Report Writing
VII. RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF STUDY TOURS, GROUP TRAINING, SEMINARS, SYMPOSIA, AND WORKSHOPS
A. Entitlement of Participants
B. Medical Benefits
C. Waiver of UN/DESA Responsibility
D. Obligations of Study Tour Participants
E. Final Report