United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Internship Program 2026 (Fully Funded)

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About UNHCR Internship Program

UNHCR’s Internship Programme offers eligible students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain experience in the humanitarian sector in line with their academic programme and future career aspirations.

• Sponsor Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Benefits of UNHCR Internship Program

Allowance & Costs

• Interns receive a food and local transport allowance if not funded externally.

• Allowance equals 50–70% of GS level 3 step 1 salary depending on duty station.

• Remote internships are also compensated.

• Travel costs reimbursed if relocating from outside the duty station country.

• Interns must arrange and pay for their own visas and medical insurance.

 Medical Insurance

• Interns must provide proof of valid medical insurance covering accidents and illness.

• Insurance should include emergency medical evacuation if needed.

UNHCR Internship Program Requirements

To be considered for an internship, candidates must:

• be a recent graduate* or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO
• have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant to, or of interest to, the work of the organization
• not have immediate relatives (father, mother, brother, or sister) working for UNHCR as a staff member on any contract type or as an affiliate at the time of application
• not have exhausted the maximum cumulative internship period with UNHCR, including any prior internships (8 months for full-time and 12 months for part-time)
• be proficient in English at minimum B2 level.

*Recent graduates are considered to be candidates who completed their studies within two years of applying for an internship with UNHCR.

Application Date and Process

• Interested candidates should apply via the main UNHCR recruitment platform.
• Our Application and selection page explains how create an account in the recruitment platform and apply for roles. We also encourage you to read our internship FAQs before you submit an application.

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