The WIPO Internship Roster 2026, a fully supported internship opportunity in Switzerland, is currently accepting applications. The program offers financial assistance for local transit costs in Geneva, round-trip flights, and a monthly stipend. Undergraduate and graduate students from all over the world who want to obtain foreign professional experience are welcome to apply.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), an international organization tasked with advancing the defense of intellectual property rights throughout the world, is offering the internship. Founded in 1974 as a specialized organization of the United Nations, WIPO collaborates with institutions, governments, and entrepreneurs to create an efficient worldwide intellectual property framework that fosters creativity and innovation.
Interns can participate in projects pertaining to intellectual property, innovation policy, research, administration, communications, and other professional sectors while working in a multicultural setting thanks to the WIPO Internship Roster. Working with professionals in the field of intellectual property, participants build international networks, acquire professional skills, and obtain real-world work experience.
Depending on the department and the organization’s requirements, the internship might last anywhere from 12 weeks to 12 months. This program provides students and recent graduates with a rare chance to have practical experience in an international organization and gain a deeper understanding of how intellectual property supports innovation and creative industries globally. Additional information is given below.
Host Country: Geneva, Switzerland
Funded By: The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
University: WIPO
Opportunity Type: Undergraduate, graduate
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- All nations are welcome to apply for the WIPO Internship Roster.
- Those who have recently earned a university degree or are presently seeking one are eligible to apply.
- At the time of application, candidates must be enrolled in their third or fourth year of a bachelor’s degree program.
- Graduates who finished their degree less than two years before the internship began are also eligible to apply.
- Basic computer abilities, including familiarity with programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other pertinent software, are required of candidates.
Benefits:
- For interns from underdeveloped and least developed countries (LDCs), the WIPO Internship Roster offers round-trip airfare of up to 1,500 Swiss francs.
- A monthly stipend of 1,645 Swiss francs is given to undergraduate interns, which helps pay for things like lodging, meals, and local transportation in Geneva.
- A monthly stipend of 2,170 Swiss francs is given to graduate interns to cover living expenses, such as lodging, food, and transportation.
- To make it easier for them to go to Switzerland, chosen interns receive help with the visa application procedure.
- Additionally, the internship offers paid leave, which enables interns to take time off during their placement.
Required Documents
- A cover letter or motivation letter explaining your interest in the internship and relevant qualifications.
- A completed online application form submitted through the official portal of the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Deadline: 4th July 2026
