UNDP Paid Internships 2026 for Students and Graduates – Launch Your Global Development Career

The UNDP Internship Program offers paid internship opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in international development. Internships can take place at UNDP headquarters, regional or country offices, and cover a range of areas such as economics, public administration, environmental studies, and international relations. Interns receive a monthly stipend and may have opportunities for future placement within UNDP or the UN system.

Monthly stipend; potential to be assigned to UNDP or UN system in the future; possible aid from nominating institutions or governments.

Applicants from all over the world may apply; candidates can be enrolled in a graduate program, have a second university degree, or be in the final year of their first degree; fluency in at least one UNDP working language (English, French, Spanish) is required.

Submit applications via UNDP’s website (apply through the UNDP jobs portal).