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WIPO Internship Program — paid internships of 2 to 12 months at WIPO headquarters in Geneva

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) · Geneva, Switzerland

Paid internships at the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva for bachelor's students in their third or fourth year, master's students and graduates of the past two years. Stipend of CHF 1,645 or 2,170 a month. The current Internship Roster closes on 1 October 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time; no nationality rule is stated.

At a glance
Where
WIPO headquarters, Geneva
Length
2–6 months (Cat. I), 2–12 months (Cat. II)
Stipend
CHF 1,645 or 2,170/month
Deadline
1 Oct 2026, 23:59 Geneva
Apply
WIPO Taleo site (Internship Roster)

Who can apply

Criteria stated by the funder on the official source.

Education
Category I: third- or fourth-year bachelor's students (or those needing an internship for their degree), bachelor's graduates of under two years, or master's students before coursework and thesis are done. Category II: master's students with coursework done, master's graduates of under two years, or advanced-degree holders in further postgraduate study.
Stated
Language
Working knowledge of English and/or French; most internships need excellent English. Other WIPO working languages, including Arabic, are an advantage.
Stated
Other conditions
There is no specific age limit. Former WIPO interns cannot apply for another internship in either category; a previous internship at another UN organization does not disqualify you.
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Funding and what it does not cover

A monthly stipend of CHF 1,645 (Category I) or CHF 2,170 (Category II) in Geneva, including local transport; medical and professional accident insurance paid in full; round-trip travel refunded up to CHF 1,500 for nationals of developing, least developed or transition countries who live in their home country when recruited.