United Nations Internship Program for Students Worldwide 2023

The UN Foundation is always looking for passionate changemakers to contribute to our mission to help the UN drive global progress.

The United Nations Foundation Internships currently offer internships for the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Internships are posted approximately two months prior to the start of each semester. 

The internship program is free, and interns are allowed to work remotely from anywhere while studying or working on other commitments, ensuring accessibility for all passionate individuals.

As a United Nations Foundation Intern, you will enjoy the benefits of paid leave, competitive salary,  health insurance, and many others.

• Table of Content
• About United Nations
• United Nations Internship Program
• Aim and Benefits of United Nations Internship Program
• Requirements for United Nations Internship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations

The English language component of the Indigenous Fellowship Programme (IFP) was established in 1997. It takes place at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva, Switzerland and lasts for 4 weeks, usually coinciding with the annual meeting of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP). The objective of this training programme is to enhance the knowledge of indigenous peoples on existing international human rights instruments and mechanisms, so they can use them to more effectively advocate for the rights of their communities ...... continue reading

United Nations Internship Program

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Type	Internship
Sponsor	United Nations
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of United Nations Internship Program

The UN Foundation is committed to offering employees an affordable and comprehensive benefits package, including:

HEALTH INSURANCE

• United Health Care PPO medical insurance, with a traditional option or a consumer-driven health plan
  • United Healthcare creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of the UN Foundation. To link to the Machine-Readable files, please click on the URL provided: https://transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com/
• A generous employer contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Guardian PPO dental insurance
• Vision discounts with VSP
• Vision Insurance through EyeMed
• Access to a medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

RETIREMENT

• 403(b) pre-tax saving plan through Principal with a generous employer matching contribution
• 457(b) supplemental pre-tax saving plan through Principal for qualifying employees

PAID LEAVE

• 4 weeks of vacation each year
• 2 weeks of sick leave each year
• 3 personal days
• 8 weeks of family care leave

COMMUTER

• Mass-transit subsidy up to IRS pre-tax limit
• Pre-tax spending account for parking expenses

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Employer paid group term life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurances
• Supplemental life insurance option for employees, spouses, and children
• On-site gym access and discounts through Zeamo
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Concierge benefits assistance program
• Extensive discount programs
• Access to a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Access to Back-Up Childcare and Adult Care
• Pet Insurance

Requirements for United Nations Internship Program Qualification

• Candidates applying for the United Nations Foundation Internships must be enrolled in a degree-granting program during the internship or must be a recent graduate (within 8 months of graduation) of a college or university. 

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

For more details,visit United Nations website