Fully Funded WIPO Young Experts Program in Switzerland 2025

The Fully Funded WIPO Young Experts Program in Switzerland is open to all nationals. This two-year competitive program allows young professionals to gain hands-on experience in the Field of Intellectual Property (IP) and various other WIPO projects. WIPO stands for the World Intellectual Property Organization. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations that focuses on intellectual property (IP). YEPs will work for two years in Geneva, Switzerland. This is a Fully funded program. All the expenses are covered.

Through this program, WIPO aims that Young Experts will gain skills and knowledge that can contribute to their countries’ and regions’ future economic growth. WIPO Young Experts Program is a unique leadership program for life. People from all around the world are eligible to apply. An applicant must hold a University degree and be available for 24 months from 2025-2026.

The benefits of the Fully Funded WIPO Young Experts Program in Switzerland are:

• 5’000 Swiss Francs (CHF) /month
• Contribution to cover 50% of medical insurance costs
• Accident insurance
• Contribution towards travel expenses
• Assistance on VISA entry in Switzerland
• Guidance on accommodation

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded WIPO Young Experts Program in Switzerland are:

• Age should not be more than 35 years at the time of application.
• Available for 24 months. The program will start in 2025.
• An applicant must hold a University degree.
• Have at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of, or experience in IP, innovation, or creativity.

Timeline

• Initial screening tests: End of August 2024
• Online Interview: September 2024
• Selection: October 2024
• Onboarding: between November and January 2025
• Program start: 1 February 2025