WTO Young Trade Leaders Programme 2026

The WTO Young Trade Leaders Programme is an initiative to foster understanding of the WTO's work and international trade among young people and to create a global network of Young Trade Leaders. Selected participants will engage with WTO activities and gain exposure to trade issues, with opportunities to publish content and participate in WTO events.

Participants gain a deeper understanding of the WTO and international trade, can publish content on trade topics, attend an in-person one-day training at the WTO in Geneva, coordinate a session during the WTO Public Forum, access existing WTO training programmes, receive mentoring, and get support for WTO-related activities in their home countries.

Applicants must be 18-28 years old on the closing date, a citizen of a WTO member, not currently affiliated with the WTO nor have a relative who is, and proficient in English (knowledge of a second WTO working language is an asset).

Submit an online application form with required documents, including a CV, a short video, and a written contribution (one of three topics).