WTO Internship Programme provides an opportunity for students from WTO member and observer countries to gain valuable experience from working at the WTO.
The program offers comprehensive training and mentorship for selected applicants as well as a monthly stipend of CHF 1800 per month.
Internship Summary
- Host: World Trade Organization (WTO)
- Category: Internships
- Eligible Countries: All Developing Countries
- Reward: CHF 1800 monthly allowance | Training | Mentorship | Medical health insurance
- Deadline: December 31, 2025
Internship Details
The WTO Internship Programme provides an opportunity for post-graduate students from WTO member and observer countries to gain valuable experience from working at the WTO Secretariat in Geneva.
There are three internship programmes at the WTO. (1) The WTO Internship Programme is open to post-graduate students from all WTO members and countries or customs territories engaged in accession negotiations; (2) The China LDC and Accessions Programme (also known as the China WTO Accession Internship Programme); and (3) the WTO Support Programme for Doctoral Studies.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this internship, applicants must:
- Be a national of a WTO member state or a country or customs territory engaged in accession negotiations
- Have completed his/her undergraduate studies in a relevant discipline and have completed at least one year of his/her postgraduate studies
- Be at least 21 years old and a maximum of 30 years old during the internship.
Internship Benefits
Successful applicants of The WTO Internship Programme will receive:
- The WTO Internship will run for up to a maximum of six months
- Interns receive a daily allowance of (over $60) CHF 60 (including week-ends and official holidays falling within the selected period)
- Medical health insurance coverage
Required Documents
To apply for The WTO Internship Programme, applicants must prepare:
- Application Form to be completed online
- Statement of Purpose
- CV/Resume
- Letter of recommendation
- Passport
- Academic transcript
How to Apply
To apply for The WTO Internship Programme:
- Applicants should submit their applications through the WTO external jobs platform and only applicants selected for an interview are contacted.
- The system provides instructions for online application procedures. A roster of suitable candidates is maintained from which interns are selected.
- Suitable applications are maintained on the roster for one year.
- Intake to the WTO Internship Programme is on an ongoing basis, with no specific recruitment period.Â
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