World Trade Organization Internship Programmes
World Trade Organization Internship Programmes
The World Trade Organization offers several internship opportunities for postgraduate students. Selection is based on merit, eligibility, academic qualifications, and expertise. These programmes aim to increase diversity within the organization.
There are three main internship programmes available
1 WTO Internship Programme
2 China LDC and Accessions Programme
3 WTO Support Programme for Doctoral Studies
WTO Internship Programme
This programme is open to postgraduate students and recent graduates from WTO member countries and observer nations.
Eligibility
Applicants must be at least 21 years old
Must have completed undergraduate studies
Must be enrolled in a master’s programme with at least one year completed or
Have completed a master’s degree and be pursuing further postgraduate studies or
Have completed a master’s or PhD within the past 2 years
Fields of work include trade law, economics, statistics, trade policy, languages, administration, information technology, communications, and information management
Duration
Up to 6 months
Remuneration
Daily allowance of 60 Swiss francs
Travel costs are not covered and interns must arrange their own health insurance
Application
Applications are submitted through the WTO online platform
Recruitment is ongoing throughout the year
China LDC and Accessions Internship Programme
This programme is for students and young professionals from developing and least developed countries
Eligibility
Applicants must be from developing or least developed countries
Must have completed undergraduate studies
Must have completed at least 1 year of postgraduate studies
Must not be older than 30 years
Duration
Up to 10 months
Remuneration and benefits
Daily allowance of 90 Swiss francs
Travel expenses are covered
Additional 100 Swiss francs per month for health insurance
Interns work in areas such as trade policy, agriculture, dispute settlement, intellectual property, trade and environment, and trade facilitation
Application
Applicants must apply through the WTO platform and also send an email with their CV and motivation letter
General internship applications run from 1 June to 31 August
Accessions programme applications are accepted year round
WTO Support Programme for Doctoral Studies
This programme supports PhD students from developing countries
Eligibility
Applicants must be from developing or least developed countries
Must be in the final stage of their PhD with at least 75 percent completed
Must be studying economics, law, international relations, or related fields
Must be able to work in English, French, or Spanish
Duration
3 to 6 months
Remuneration and benefits
Daily allowance of 60 Swiss francs
Travel expenses are covered
Participants focus on their doctoral research and present their work before completion
Application
Applicants must complete the official application form and submit required documents
Additional Information
Internships do not guarantee employment at the WTO but interns may apply for other job openings
Apply here
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/iypp_e.htm#WTO_Internship
