Internship Program
Developing talent through professional experience and learning
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that will shape not only your career, but also the world around you?
WIPO offers internship opportunities between 2 and 12 months to students (those completing a master's or in the last 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 our headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
We welcome applicants of diverse geographical backgrounds and all genders.
Benefits
- Innovative and creative projects
- Hands-on contribution to protect and promote IP
- Multicultural-experiences
- Valuable networks
- Best training to develop and grow
Important info about the program
- Location: Geneva, Switzerland
- Duration: 2 - 12 months
- Stipend: 1,645 to 2,170 CHF
"We’re investing in young, talented persons from diverse backgrounds, giving them the exposure needed to understand IP at both a technical and strategic level, as well as nurture them in leadership and administrative skills. In this way, we are not only providing a pathway to an enriching career, but also allowing them to contribute to the future economic growth of their countries and regions."
Director General Daren Tang
Who are we looking for
We are looking for students or recent graduates in various fields, among others:
- Law
- International relations
- Political Science
- Economics
- Statistics
- Information Technology (IT)
- Technical cooperation
- Project management
- Administration
- Translation
- Marketing
- Communications
- Law
- International relations
- Political Science
- Economics
- Statistics
- Information Technology (IT)
- Technical cooperation
- Project management
- Administration
- Translation
- Marketing
- Communications
Requirements and benefits
Learn about the key requirements and benefits of WIPO's Internship Program. Gain valuable experience, enhance your skills, and contribute to global innovation and creativity while working in a dynamic and international environment.
Undergraduate Internship (Category I)
- Holders of a first-level degree (bachelor's degree) obtained within the last two years prior to the internship application date; or
- Undergraduate students in their third or fourth year of study, and/or who need to complete an internship as part of their degree requirements; or
- Students of a first advanced university degree (master’s) who have neither completed the coursework nor the final thesis.
Professional (written and spoken) knowledge of English and/or French.
Between 2 and 6 months in duration depending on the position.
A monthly stipend intended to contribute towards the cost of lodging, board and local transportation of 1,645 Swiss francs.
Graduate Internship (Category II)
- Holders of an advanced degree (master's degree) obtained within the last two years prior to the internship application date, or
- graduate students who have completed their coursework but have not yet completed their thesis, or
- graduate students who have obtained their first advanced university degree and are pursuing an additional degree.
Professional (written and spoken) knowledge of English and/or French.
Between 2 and 12 months in duration depending on the position.
A monthly stipend intended to contribute towards the cost of lodging, board and local transportation of 2,170 Swiss francs.
Other benefits (Category I and Category II)
Reimbursement of travel expenses (roundtrip) 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.
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