WIPO Internship Program in Switzerland

WIPO offers internship opportunities between 2 and 12 months to students (those completing a master’s degree or in the final year of their bachelor’s) and to recent graduates. Interns work in a variety of roles at the forefront of innovation and creativity. Most of our internship positions are based at WIPO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

We welcome applicants from diverse geographical backgrounds and all genders.

• Location Geneva, Switzerland
• Duration 2 to 12 months
• Stipend 1,645 to 2,170 Swiss francs per month

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Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for students or recent graduates in various fields, including:

• Law
• International relations
• Political Science
• Economics
• Statistics
• Information Technology (IT)
• Technical cooperation
• Project management
• Administration
• Translation
• Marketing
• Communications

Requirements and Benefits:

Undergraduate Internship (Category I)

Eligibility

• Holders of a first-level degree (bachelor’s degree) obtained within the last two years prior to the internship application date
• Undergraduate students in their third or fourth year of study who need to complete an internship as part of their degree requirements
• Students of a first advanced university degree (master’s) who have neither completed the coursework nor the final thesis

Language

• Professional knowledge of English and/or French (written and spoken)

Contract Duration

• Between 2 and 6 months depending on the position

Stipend

• A monthly stipend of 1,645 Swiss francs

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Graduate Internship (Category II)

Eligibility

• Holders of an advanced degree (master’s degree) obtained within the last two years prior to the internship application date
• Graduate students who have completed their coursework but have not yet completed their thesis
• Graduate students who have obtained their first advanced university degree and are pursuing an additional degree

Language

• Professional knowledge of English and/or French (written and spoken)

Contract Duration

• Between 2 and 12 months depending on the position

Stipend

• A monthly stipend of 2,170 Swiss francs

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Other Benefits:

• Reimbursement of travel expenses (round-trip) of up to 1,500 Swiss francs for interns who are nationals of developing, least developed or transitioning countries and who are residing in their home country at the time of recruitment
• Assistance with visa formalities for Switzerland, if necessary
• 10 days of official holidays per year and 2.5 days of annual leave during each month
• Comprehensive medical and professional accident insurance coverage paid in full by WIPO

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WIPO Core Values:

WIPO’s core values are:

• Shaping the future
• Working as one
• Acting responsibly
• Delivering excellence

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WIPO Organizational Competencies:

WIPO’s organizational competencies are:

• Communicating effectively
• Demonstrating integrity
• Producing results
• Acting responsibly
• Valuing diversity
• Showing team spirit
• Delivering excellence
• Developing yourself and others

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Frequently Asked Questions:

• Is there an age limit? No. The internships are learning and training opportunities for students and recent graduates.
• Can I apply if I graduated within the last two years? Yes.
• Can former interns apply for another internship? No. Former interns cannot apply for another internship regardless of its category.
• Does prior experience with another UN organization disqualify me? No. Prior experience with another UN organization does not disqualify you from applying for a WIPO internship.

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Application Process:

1. Check the Internship roster Explore the current Internship Roster on our career page and make sure you meet the necessary requirements before you submit an application.
2. Create a profile Register on our online recruitment system and set up your profile. You only need to do this once and can edit it as needed.
3. Submit your application Once your profile is created you can submit your application. Your application should include a detailed profile, responses to the job questionnaire, and a letter of motivation.
4. Wait to be contacted After submitting your application you will receive an email confirming receipt. Every year a new Internship Roster is advertised and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
5. Interview / Test Our human resources team will review all applications. Suitable candidates may be invited for an online interview or test. Interviews usually last between 30 and 45 minutes.
6. Offer If selected you will receive an email with the decision and instructions to confirm acceptance and a tentative starting date.

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