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Application Form

As part of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee and in the framework of the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme, the Republic of Korea, through the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU), will host the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2026 from 13 to 21 July 2026, under the theme World Heritage, Communities and Education: Empowering Youth as Agents of Change.

Young Professionals from around the world are invited to submit their applications by filling in this online form.

Please read the full details of the Call for Applications, available at the following link https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2862, before applying. This provides additional information about the Forum.

Candidates should submit the Online Application Form by 15 March 2026 at 23:59 CET.

Important notice: only responses written in English are accepted; submissions in any other language will not be considered.

Thank you for your interest, and all the best.

1. Basic Information

1. First Name
as in passport
2. Family Name
as in passport
3. Email Address
Please ensure that the email address provided is valid, as all communication regarding the selection process will be sent to this address.
4. Age eligibility: I confirm that I was born between 1993 and 2003 (inclusive).
If yes please indicate the exact year
5. Language proficiency
I confirm that I am able to fully participate in a professional forum conducted entirely in English (speaking, reading, writing).
6. Availability
I confirm my full availability for the entire Forum period (13–21 July 2026).
7. Commitment
I confirm my commitment to actively participate in all Forum activities, including site visits, group work and post-Forum follow-up.

2. Geographical and Gender Information

Collected solely for the purpose of ensuring balanced representation
8. Country of Nationality
as in passport
9. Country of Current Residency
10. Gender

3. Education and Professional Profile

11. Highest educational degree obtained
12. Primary professional profile
13. Current occupation
Please indicate your current professional position, institution/organization and main area of work
14. Years of professional experience related to World Heritage

4. Practical Engagement

15. I am currently or have recently been directly involved in activities related to World Heritage.
16.1 Practical engagement areas
select all that apply
16.2 Please explain how your experience relates to what you selected above, and describe ONE concrete project, research, course or programme related to World Heritage
Be as precise and factual as possible. Your answer must clearly indicate: - Your work experience, What the project / research / course / programme is - Your specific role - Where it takes place (site, country, institution, community) - How it relates to World Heritage

5. Motivation and Thematic Alignment

17. Why do you want to participate in the World Heritage Young Professional Forum 2026, and what concrete perspective or experience would you bring to the Forum discussions? 
18. Based on your experience, how can young people move from participation to influence in World Heritage conservation and governance? 

7. Creative and Communication Skills (optional)

19.1 Creative skills
19.2 Please describe how you have used these skills in a concrete context (project, event, publication, campaign, etc.)

8. Post-Forum Engagement

20 Are you willing to contribute to post-Forum knowledge-sharing activities (articles, webinars, networks, etc.)?
If yes, please specify how
optional

9. Declaration

Declaration

10. Data Protection and Application Submission

UNESCO's principles on personal data protection and privacy*

UNESCO defines ‘personal data’ as any information relating to an individual (data subject) who can be identified from that data, either directly or indirectly, by reference to this data and reasonably likely measures, and which is processed by or on behalf of UNESCO in carrying out its mandated activities. UNESCO uses the term ‘data processing’ to describe any operation or set of operations that is performed on any personal data or non-personal sensitive data, whether or not by automated means, including collection, storage, use, transfer and erasure. Should you have any questions or concerns about the protection or processing of your personal data by UNESCO, please contact privacy@unesco.org.

The Principles are based on the Principles on the Protection of Personal Data and Privacy for the UN System Organizations endorsed by UNESCO and formally adopted by the High Level Committee on Management at its 36th Meeting on 11 October 2018 (https://www.unsystem.org/privacy-principles).

*UNESCO is committed to processing personal data in an accountable, non-discriminatory, and gender-sensitive manner.

The data provided in this application form will be used solely by the organizations involved in the planning and implementation of the 2026 World Heritage Young Professionals Forum and will not be shared or stored by any third-party organization not involved in this activity. Individuals interested in requesting the cancellation of their personal data after the conclusion of the World Heritage Young Professional Forum can email the organisers at the following email address: wh-ypf@unesco.org.

Consent for media use and publication agreement

Please be aware that by participating in this forum, you consent to the capture and use of your image in photographs, video recordings, and any other media taken during the event. These materials may be used for promotional, news, online/multimedia, research, and educational purposes by the forum organizers and their partners. By attending, you acknowledge and agree that your likeness may be included in such materials without compensation or additional consent and release the forum organisers from any liability related to such usage. Your participation in the forum signifies your acceptance of these conditions and contributes to the success and outreach of our event.

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