The WIPO Internship 2027 is now open for applications from international students and recent graduates who wish to gain professional experience with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland. This prestigious internship provides participants with the opportunity to work in an international environment while contributing to projects related to innovation, intellectual property, and global development.
The internship is paid and offers a monthly stipend, insurance coverage, visa support, and travel reimbursement for eligible candidates from developing and least-developed countries. Internship placements range from 2 to 12 months, making it an excellent opportunity for students and young professionals to develop valuable international work experience.
Internship Summary
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Host Organization: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
- Location: Geneva, Switzerland
- Program Type: Paid Internship
- Duration: 2–12 Months
- Eligible Nationalities: International Applicants
- Financial Coverage: Paid
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Degree Level
The internship is open to:
- Undergraduate Students
- Graduate Students
- Recent Graduates
Internship Fields
Interns may be assigned to various departments, including:
- Intellectual Property Law
- Law
- Patent Examination
- Trademark Examination
- Copyright
- Economics
- Statistics
- Information Technology
- Technical Cooperation Services
- Project Administration
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Procurement
- Programme Planning
- Communications
- Translation
- Conference Services
- Security
- Other Administrative and Technical Areas
Eligible Nationalities
The internship welcomes applications from students and recent graduates of all nationalities.
Financial Benefits
Selected interns will receive:
- Monthly stipend of CHF 1,645 (Category I)
- Monthly stipend of CHF 2,170 (Category II)
- Medical insurance
- Professional accident insurance
- Visa assistance for Switzerland
- Travel reimbursement of up to CHF 1,500 for eligible applicants from developing, least-developed, and transition countries
- Paid annual leave of 2.5 days per month
- Valuable international work experience at a United Nations specialized agency
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- 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 entire internship period.
- Meet the requirements of the internship position they are applying for.
- Not have previously completed a WIPO internship, as former interns are not eligible to apply again.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Updated CV or Resume
- Motivation Letter
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Enrollment or Degree Certificate
- Language proficiency information (if applicable)
- Any additional documents requested during the online application process
Application Process
To apply for the WIPO Internship 2027:
- Visit the official WIPO careers and internship portal.
- Review the available internship opportunities and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare all required application documents.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload the necessary supporting documents.
- Submit your application before 4 January 2027.
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by WIPO for the next stages of the selection process.
Why Apply for the WIPO Internship?
The WIPO Internship provides participants with practical experience at one of the world's leading organizations dedicated to intellectual property and innovation. Interns work alongside international experts, gain exposure to global policy and legal frameworks, build professional networks, and develop skills that can support future careers in international organizations, law, technology, business, and public administration.
Official Call: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/working-at-wipo/internship-program
