Here is a List of paid and fully funded internships offered by the different UN agencies.
1# WHO Global Internship
- Organization: World Health Organization
- Duration: 6 to 24 Weeks
- For: Undergraduate/Graduate/PhD
- Financial Benefits:
- Monthly stipend.
- Living Allowance
- Round Airfare Travel Tickets
- Medical and Accident Insurance as well.
- Link: WHO Global Internship
2# UNDP Internship
- Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Eligible Countries: International Students (anyone)
- Financial Benefits:
- All the Applicants will receive a Sponsorship with Visa assistance.
- Monthly stipend for living expenses
- Link: UNDP Internship
3# UNESCO Internship Program
- Internship Location: Multiple
- Who can Apply: Anyone
- Financial Benefits:
- Insurance coverage up to USD 30,000 during the internship period.
- Link: UNESCO Internship Program
4# FAO Internship
- Host Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization
- Location: Rome, Italy
- Financial Coverage:
- $700 Stipend
- Medical coverage
- Link: FAO Internship
5# UNHCR Internship
- Internship Country: Geneva, Amman, Budapest, and Copenhagen
- Who can Apply: Students, and recent Graduates from any country.
- Financial Benefits:
- Food, local transportation, and living expenses.
- Return travel costs to/from the duty station.
- UNHCR will also Provide support with the required documents for the Visa.
- Link: UNHCR Internship
6# WFP Internship
- Organization Name: WFP (World Food Programme)
- Internship Location: Multiple Countries
- Who can Apply: Bachelors, Masters, Graduated students
- Benefits:
- Round Trip Airfare Travel Tickets
- A $1000 Monthly stipend
- Visa Support
- Link: WFP Internship
7# UNICEF Internship
- Organization Name: UNICEF
- Who can Apply: Bachelors, Masters, Graduated students
- Benefits:
- Round Trip Airfare Travel Tickets
- Free Accommodation, Meals
- Visa Expenses
- Link: UNICEF Internship
8# UNFPA Global Internship Roster
- Organization Name: United Nations Population Fund
- Contract Type: Internship
- Benefits: Monthly Stipend
- Duty station: Multiple
- Deadline: 31 Dec 2024
- Link: UNFPA Global Internship Roster
9# WIPO Internship Roster in Switzerland
- Organization Name: World Intellectual Property Organization (Specialized agencies under the United Nations)
- Internship Country: Switzerland
- Location: Geneva
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 2nd July 2024
- Link: WIPO Internship Roster
10# WMO Internship 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland
- Organization Name: World Meteorological Organization
- Country: Switzerland
- Location: WMO HQ, Geneva
- Benefits: Monthly Stipend
- Link: WMO Internship
11# UN Tourism Internship in Madrid, Spain
- Organization Name: UN Tourism
- Country: Spain
- Internship Location: UN Tourism Office in Madrid, Spain
- Duration: One Year
- Link: UN Tourism Internship
12# UNOPS Internship
- Organization Name: United Nations Office for Project Services
- Internship Location: Worldwide
- Benefits: Monthly Stipend and Travel Fund
- Duration: Six to 12 months
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Link: UNOPS Internship
13# IFAD Enhanced Internship Program
- Organization Name: International Fund for Agricultural Development
- Internship Location: Any IFAD office around the world
- Who can Apply: Bachelors, Masters, Graduated Students
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Link: IFAD Enhanced Internship Program
14# IOM Diversity and Inclusion Internship Program
- Organization Name: International Organization for Migration
- Country: Switzerland
- Who can Apply: Bachelors, Masters, PhD Students
- Internship Location: Geneva, Switzerland
- Deadline: 31st May 2024
- Link: IOM Diversity and Inclusion Internship Program
These are the Top UN Internships for international students with a good number of benefits and rewards Packages.
Here is a List of More UN Agencies and you may find Internship opportunities on their website.
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
- International Maritime Organization (IMO)
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
- Universal Postal Union (UPU)
- World Bank Group (WBG)