France Multiple countries · Paris and field offices
About this opportunity
UNESCO takes interns aged 20+ who are in the third or final year of an undergraduate, enrolled in a master’s or PhD, or graduated within the last 12 months. You need excellent English or French.
This is an unpaid internship: UNESCO pays no stipend, travel, visa or health insurance. You apply once to a talent pool rather than a single post; hiring managers contact you within six months if selected. The online questionnaire must be completed within one hour.
Who can apply
Aged 20+, third/final-year undergraduate, master's or PhD student, or graduated within 12 months; excellent English or French.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Open to
- Undergraduates, Recent graduates, Master's students, PhD candidates
What the funding covers
Unpaid — no stipend, travel, visa or insurance. 2.5 days' leave per month and limited workplace accident insurance.
- Tuition Not stated — check the official page
- Stipend or salary Not separately covered
- Travel Not separately covered
- Accommodation Not separately covered
- Health insurance Not separately covered
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- CV
- Cover or motivation letter
- Latest transcript
- Proof of current enrolment (if the program requires students)
- Referee contacts
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
- Click Apply on the UNESCO careers posting.
- Complete the skills questionnaire in one sitting (1 hour limit).
- Wait up to six months to be contacted by a hiring manager.
Before you apply
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Program dates
- Duration
- 1–6 months
Quick answers
Who can apply for UNESCO Internship Programme?
Open to all nationalities. Level: Undergraduates, Recent graduates, Master's students, PhD candidates. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is UNESCO Internship Programme fully funded?
The funding type is not confirmed in our record. Not separately covered: stipend or salary, travel, accommodation, health insurance.
What is the deadline for UNESCO Internship Programme?
The deadline is 31 Dec 2026. Status: Open now. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does UNESCO Internship Programme require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for UNESCO Internship Programme?
Click Apply on the UNESCO careers posting. Apply only on the official website (careers.unesco.org). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- Official source
- careers.unesco.org
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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