WIPO Internship Program

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

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Details checked on 22 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Student completing a Master's or in the last year of a Bachelor's degree, or a recent graduate; no specific age limit; most roles require excellent drafting skills in English; prior experience with another UN organization does not disqualify you

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About this opportunity

Internship program at WIPO covering fields such as law, economics, communications and IT. The roster is not tied to a specific post; if a department wants you, you receive an official internship contract.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Student completing a Master's or in the last year of a Bachelor's degree, or a recent graduate; no specific age limit; most roles require excellent drafting skills in English; prior experience with another UN organization does not disqualify you
2. Note the deadline. Rolling (a generic internship roster is advertised each year and shared with WIPO departments) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Online application to the internship roster with CV and motivation.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Departments review the roster on a rolling basis and select candidates against WIPO competencies

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Tips from our advisors

1. Tailor your CV to the role: lead with the skills and projects the posting asks for.
2. Write a short, specific motivation statement. Name the team or project you want to join and why.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
5. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
6. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.

Quick answers

Who can apply for WIPO Internship Program?

Student completing a Master's or in the last year of a Bachelor's degree, or a recent graduate; no specific age limit; most roles require excellent drafting skills in English; prior experience with another UN organization does not disqualify you

What does WIPO Internship Program cover?

Monthly stipend for lodging, board and local transport: currently CHF 1,645 (undergraduate internship, 2–6 months) and CHF 2,170 (graduate internship, 2–12 months); external offices pay in local currency

When is the deadline for WIPO Internship Program?

Rolling (a generic internship roster is advertised each year and shared with WIPO departments) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with WIPO Internship Program?

Host countries: Switzerland.

What documents do I need for WIPO Internship Program?

Online application to the internship roster with CV and motivation.

How are applicants selected for WIPO Internship Program?

Departments review the roster on a rolling basis and select candidates against WIPO competencies

How much work is the WIPO Internship Program application?

Medium: online roster application