UNESCO Doctoral Internships 2026–2027 in Paris, France

The UNESCO Doctoral Internships 2026–2027 offer six-month research placements for doctoral students to work at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on the Global Happy Schools Initiative, focusing on educational equity, wellbeing, inclusion and values-based education. The internships are hosted in collaboration with UCL and provide opportunities to contribute to research addressing peacebuilding, social cohesion, displacement and educational inequalities, with financial support toward accommodation in Paris and travel between London and Paris.

Financial assistance toward accommodation in Paris; travel support between London and Paris; visa guidance.

Doctoral students currently enrolled at University College London (UCL) may participate in the internships.

Apply via the official call for applications hosted on the UCL Grand Challenges site.