Fully Funded UNHCR Internship 2025

Yes, selected interns receive a monthly allowance to cover basic living expenses and assistance with travel arrangements.

Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates within one year, are eligible.

Internships will initially be granted for a minimum period of two months, up to a maximum of six months.

The UN internship lasts for at least two months and can be as long as six months. Interns may get academic credit for the internship, depending on the academic credit policy of their university. It is important to note that United Nations interns are not paid.

UN internships are an important way to facilitate people entering UN-affiliated careers, higher the chance of getting a UN or international organisation job after. They train you. They boost your CV. They are an amazing opportunity to network, and perhaps enjoy your time.

What is the UN Internship Age Limit? On the question of age, the UN System accepts internship applicants who are a minimum of 18 years old at the time of application. With regards to the maximum age, the majority of the organizations establish this as 32, but there are cases that are exceptions to this rule.

How many applications are received and how many interns get accepted each session? I’m told there are over 3,000 applications for each session of which around 250 are accepted at different stages of each session. So the success rate is below 10%.

Technically, you can work for the UN as a consultant, independent contractor, or in a general level (G) position right after your internship, although this is the exception rather than the rule. One of the (somewhat) easier ways to start at the UN is with a G-level position.