Applications are currently being accepted for the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) Internship Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About UNU-WIDER Internship Programme
The internships provide early-career professionals and students with the opportunity to contribute to international development research and operations within a global policy environment.
Benefits of UNU-WIDER Internship Programme
- UNU-WIDER typically provides a monthly stipend to interns who are not receiving other financial support (e.g., from a university or scholarship).
- Recent UNU system internship terms show stipends around EUR 1,300–1,430 per month (full-time equivalent), paid monthly and sometimes prorated for part-time roles.
UNU-WIDER Internship Programme Requirements
- You’re a student in a relevant field in your final year of undergraduate study, or enrolled in a graduate degree programme, or graduated with a university degree within the last 2 years
- You’re interested in the UN work and would like to get more knowledge within the three areas outlined above
- You can work for six months starting in August or September 2026
- You have a valid residence and working permit in Finland
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
24 May, 2026
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