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UNESCO Internship Programme 2026

🏛 UNESCO 📍 Worldwide 📅 2026
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About this opportunity

UNESCO offers internship opportunities that provide practical work in UNESCO priority areas, helping interns understand the Organization’s mandate and gain relevant work experience to prep for their future careers. Internships last several months and involve assignment in education, science or culture settings.

Benefits & funding

Limited medical insurance coverage up to USD 30,000 during the internship; 2.5 days of leave per month.

Eligibility

You may apply if you have completed a full-time university degree or are enrolled in a graduate programme, or have recently graduated within the last 12 months. Applicants must be at least 20 years old, with fluency in English or French.

How to apply

Apply online through the UNESCO Careers portal; you can apply in English or French and you have about one hour to complete the process. You may submit only one application.

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