🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Varies by duty station (calculated based on UN cost-of-living rates)
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Deadline
Rolling (Varies by specific internship posting)
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Fields
International Relations, Economics, Social Sciences, Law, Environment, Management, ICT, and related fields
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Awards/Year
Varies (Several hundred globally per year)
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Study Country
Global (Multiple Locations)
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Provider
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Acceptance
Check official website
The UNDP Internship Programme offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNDP's work. Since 2020, UNDP provides a monthly stipend to all its interns globally to ensure diversity and inclusion, supporting those who may not have the financial means to support themselves during an internship.
👥 Who Should Apply
Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate school program, or the final year of a first university degree, or be a recent graduate. Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.
🏛️ Host University
N/A (UNDP Headquarters and Regional Offices)
🤝 Sponsor
United Nations Development Programme
🔬 Fields of Study
International Relations, Economics, Social Sciences, Law, Environment, Management, ICT, and related fields
✨ Key Benefits
A monthly stipend is provided to cover basic living expenses, though costs for travel, visas, and accommodation are the responsibility of the intern. Interns gain hands-on experience in international development.
🎯 Target Students
Global Students and Recent Graduates
🏷 Tags
UNDP
UN Internship
International Development
Sustainable Development
Paid Internship
💸 Funding Breakdown
Total Award
Varies by duty station (calc
✈️ Travel: No
🏠 Accommodation: No
💊 Health Insurance: No (Interns must provide proof of their own insurance)
🔄 Renewable: No
💳 App Fee: Free
💊 Health Insurance
No (Interns must provide proof of their own insurance)
🎁 Other Benefits
Professional networking, mentorship, career development, and exposure to UN operations
📋 Renewal Conditions
Not applicable
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Must be currently enrolled in a degree program or have graduated within the last 12 months
🎓 Academic Level
Bachelor's (final year), Master's, or PhD students/recent graduates
📊 Minimum GPA
Check official website
🗣️ English Requirement
Required (Excellent written and spoken English)
🎂 Age Limit
Minimum 18 years old
💼 Work Experience
Not mandatory
🏆 Leadership
Not mandatory but considered an asset
💰 Financial Need
Not a primary requirement
🎯 Target Students
Global Students and Recent Graduates
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Cover Letter/Statement of Interest)
Rec Letters
Yes (Typically required upon selection)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (Typically required upon selection) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- Required (Excellent written and spoken English)
- Interview: Yes
- Min GPA: Check official website
📋 Application Process
Tailor your application to the specific Terms of Reference (ToR) of the vacancy. Highlight your skills in research, data analysis, and language proficiency.
💡 Insider Tip: Clearly state how your academic background aligns with UNDP's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Use the UN's Personal History Form (P11) if requested.