WIPO Internship Roster 2026 in Switzerland (Paid Internship)

Opportunities Pedia; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend Category I: 1645 CHF/month

Stipend Category II: 2170 CHF/month

Job summary

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) invites applicants to join the WIPO Internship Roster 2026 in Switzerland, based in Geneva. This roster-based program lets candidates be considered for multiple internship opportunities across departments during 2026, offering exposure to a multicultural, international workplace.

Category I and II stipends are 1,645 CHF/month and 2,170 CHF/month respectively, with durations from 2 to 6 months for Category I and 2 to 12 months for Category II.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a university program
• Bachelor’s students must be in the 3rd or 4th year
• Graduates must apply within 2 years of completing their degree
• Strong academic background
• Proficiency in English and/or French
• Additional UN languages are an advantage
• Good analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

• Assist in departmental projects and daily operations
• Conduct research and data analysis
• Support seminars, conferences, and administrative tasks
• Prepare reports and documentation
• Collaborate with international teams

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s student (3rd/4th year)

Recent graduate

Master’s/PhD student (coursework completed)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WIPO Internship Roster 2026

The WIPO Internship Roster 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for students and graduates worldwide to gain professional experience in an international environment. Hosted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, this internship program is based in Switzerland and invites applications for various departments throughout 2026.

Unlike a single‑position internship, this roster allows candidates to apply once and be considered for multiple internship opportunities as they arise during the year. The program supports WIPO’s mission to promote innovation and creativity through an effective global intellectual property system, while providing interns with hands‑on experience in a dynamic, multicultural workplace.

• Host Organization: World Intellectual Property Organization
• Duty Station: Geneva (Headquarters) and WIPO External Offices
• Internship Duration: 8 weeks to 12 months

WIPO Internship Categories & Stipend

Category I Internship:

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s students (3rd or 4th year)
• Recent graduates (within 2 years)
• Master’s students (coursework not completed)
• Duration: 2 to 6 months
• Stipend: 1,645 CHF/month (including transport allowance)

Category II Internship:

• Eligibility: Master’s/PhD students (coursework completed)
• Recent advanced degree holders (within 2 years)
• Individuals pursuing further postgraduate studies
• Duration: 2 to 12 months
• Stipend: 2,170 CHF/month (including transport allowance)

Note: For internships at WIPO external offices, stipends may vary based on local conditions.

Internship Fields at WIPO

WIPO offers internships across a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Law / Intellectual Property Law
• Economics / Statistics
• Information Technology
• Technical Cooperation
• Project Administration
• Finance, HR, Procurement
• Patent and Trademark Examination
• Copyright
• Translation
• Communications & Conference Services

Eligibility Criteria for WIPO Internship 2026

• Must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a university program
• Bachelor’s students must be in the 3rd or 4th year
• Graduates must apply within 2 years of completing their degree
• Strong academic background
• Proficiency in English and/or French
• Additional UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, etc.) are an advantage
• Good analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools

Required Documents

• Updated CV
• Academic information and supporting details (as required in the application)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in departmental projects and daily operations
• Conduct research and data analysis
• Support seminars, conferences, and administrative tasks
• Prepare reports and documentation
• Collaborate with international teams

Deadline

The application deadline to apply for the WIPO Internship Roster 2026 is 03 July 2026.