The WIPO Internship Roster 2026, a fully supported internship opportunity in Switzerland, is currently accepting applications. The program offers financial assistance for local transit costs in Geneva, round-trip flights, and a monthly stipend. Undergraduate and graduate students from all over the world who want to obtain foreign professional experience are welcome to apply.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), an international organization tasked with advancing the defense of intellectual property rights throughout the world, is offering the internship. Founded in 1974 as a specialized organization of the United Nations, WIPO collaborates with institutions, governments, and entrepreneurs to create an efficient worldwide intellectual property framework that fosters creativity and innovation.
Interns can participate in projects pertaining to intellectual property, innovation policy, research, administration, communications, and other professional sectors while working in a multicultural setting thanks to the WIPO Internship Roster. Working with professionals in the field of intellectual property, participants build international networks, acquire professional skills, and obtain real-world work experience.
Depending on the department and the organization’s requirements, the internship might last anywhere from 12 weeks to 12 months. This program provides students and recent graduates with a rare chance to have practical experience in an international organization and gain a deeper understanding of how intellectual property supports innovation and creative industries globally. Additional information is given below.
