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2025 WIPO Internship in Switzerland

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The WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) Internship in Switzerland offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in innovation and creativity. WIPO is an international organization that focuses on intellectual property (IP). The WIPO became the specialized agency of the United Nations in 1974 and works closely to intellectual property. Apply for Ireland Fellows program 2025.

WIPO is an international organization that focuses on intellectual property (IP). The WIPO became the specialized agency of the United Nations in 1974 and works closely related to intellectual property. The applications are open to apply for the WIPO Internship Roster 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. It is a fully funded internship that will cover Round Trip Airfare, Monthly Stipend, and Local transportation expenses in Geneva. A unique opportunity to gain experience in innovation and creativity.

The WIPO Internship Program supports WIPO’s mission to lead the development of a balanced and effective international intellectual property system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all, enabling interns to learn about the core values and initiatives of WIPO. It provides an opportunity for interns to complement their education and to develop their professional skills and experience through participation in work in an international context. WIPO also benefits from the contributions of interns, who bring fresh perspectives and knowledge of the latest research in their specialist fields.

WIPO Internship in Switzerland is open to students who are enrolled in a University degree program. Bachelor, Master, and PhD students. The duration of the internship is from 12 weeks and for up to 12 months. 

WIPO Internship in Switzerland Details

Host Country: Switzerland

Category

Internships

Eligible Countries

All countries

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the WIPO Internship in Switzerland, you must be one of the following:

  • Be pursuing or obtaining a university degree.
  • Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program must be in their third or fourth year.
  • Graduates are eligible to apply if they have completed their education within two years before the start of the internship.
  • Applicants should possess computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant programs.
  • Applicants from all countries can apply.

Categories and Duration of an Internship

The WIPO Internship Program consists of two categories, based on the level of study of the interns.

Category I

  • Individuals pursuing a first-level university degree who are in their third or fourth year of study and/or need to complete an internship as part of their degree requirements; or
  • Individuals who have obtained their first-level university degree less than two years from the date of the internship application; or
  • Individuals pursuing their first advanced university degree who have neither completed the coursework1 nor the final thesis.

The length of Category I internships shall normally be three months. Category I internships may be extended if justified by the specific needs of the employing program, subject to the approval of the Human Resources Management Department (HRMD), provided that the total maximum length of the internship shall not exceed six months.

Category II

  • Individuals pursuing their first advanced university degree who have completed their coursework but not the final thesis; or
  • Individuals who have obtained their first advanced university degree and who are pursuing a subsequent university degree; or
  • Individuals who have obtained their most recent advanced university degree less than two years from the date of the internship application.

The length of Category II internships shall normally be between three and six months. Category II internships may be extended if justified by the specific needs of the employing program, subject to the approval of HRMD, provided that the total maximum length of the internship shall not exceed 12 months.

Program Benefits

When assigned to WIPO Headquarters in Geneva:

  • Interns in Category I shall receive a monthly stipend of 1,570 Swiss francs, including a local transportation allowance of 70 Swiss francs;
  • Interns in Category II shall receive a monthly stipend of 2,070 Swiss francs, including a local transportation allowance of 70 Swiss francs.

WIPO shall reimburse travel expenses for recruitment and separation to individuals from Least Developed Countries. Up to a maximum of 1,500 Swiss francs for the round trip, provided the following conditions are met:

  • The intern must be residing in his or her home country at the time of recruitment;
  • Travel must be by the most economical route and in economy class (if by train or airplane)
  • WIPO shall not be responsible for arranging the entry visa, but may provide the intern with assistance if necessary.

Internship Scope

The Internship will cover the following academic areas:

  • Law / IP LawEconomics / Statistics
  • Information Technology
  • Technical Cooperation Services
  • Project Administration
  • Administration (Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Program planning)
  • Patent/Trademark examination
  • Copyright
  • Translation
  • Other areas (Communications / Conference Services/Security)

How to Apply for WIPO Internship in Switzerland

Interested and qualified applicants should:

  • Click on the button below this page to apply.
  • Create an account and fill the application form.

Deadline

January 3rd, 2025

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