Have you ever dreamed of gaining international work experience in Switzerland with one of the leading United Nations specialized agencies? The WIPO Internship 2027Â is now open for students and recent graduates from around the world. This paid internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, while contributing to innovation, creativity, and intellectual property initiatives. It is a fully funded internship in Switzerland that will cover round-trip airfare, a Monthly Stipend, and Local transportation expenses in Geneva. Undergraduates and graduates are eligible.
Details About the WIPO Internship Program 2027
- Host Organization: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
- Location: Geneva, Switzerland
- Internship Type: Paid Internship
- Duration: 2 to 12 Months
- Deadline: 4th Jan 2027
Financial Benefits
Selected interns will receive:
- Monthly stipend of CHF 1,645 (Category I)
- Monthly stipend of CHF 2,170 (Category II)
- Medical and professional accident insurance
- Visa assistance for Switzerland
- Up to CHF 1,500 travel reimbursement for eligible applicants from developing, least developed, and transition countries
- Paid annual leave (2.5 days per month)
Internship Areas
- Law / IP Law
- Economics / Statistics
- Information Technology
- Technical Cooperation Services
- Project Administration
- Administration (Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Program planning)
- Patent/Trademark examination
- Copyright
- Translation
- Other areas (Communications / Conference Services/Security)
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the WIPO Internship Program, applicants should:
- Be an international student or recent graduate.
- Demonstrate professional proficiency in English and/or French.
- Have an interest in innovation, intellectual property, international development, or related fields.
- Be available for the internship duration.
- Note that former WIPO interns are not eligible to apply again for another WIPO internship.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare:
- Updated CV/Resume
- Motivation Letter
- Educational Transcripts
- Proof of Enrollment or Degree Certificate
- Language proficiency information (if applicable)
- Additional documents requested in the online application
How to Apply for the WIPO Internship 2027?
Applicants have to apply online. The link to the official website is below.
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