WIPO 2025 Young Experts Program for Intellectual Property Leaders

The WIPO Young Experts Program (YEP) supports the development of early-career professionals who are passionate about Intellectual Property (IP) and its role in driving innovation and sustainable development worldwide.

Through this 2-year competitive program, a select group of young and talented professionals will work first-hand on WIPO’s various initiatives. The Program offers exposure to both technical and strategic aspects of IP, allowing YEP participants to gain skills and knowledge that can contribute to the future economic growth of their countries and regions.

This is a unique learning opportunity for your career – not only about IP, but also about collaboration, multilateralism and global impact.

• Table of Content
• About World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
• WIPO Young Experts Program
• Aim and Benefits of WIPO Young Experts Program
• Requirements for WIPO Young Experts Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for WIPO Young Experts Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

WIPO is the global forum for intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information and cooperation. We are a self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 193 member states. Our mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. Our mandate, governing bodies and procedures are set out in the WIPO Convention, which established WIPO in 1967.... continue reading

WIPO Young Experts Program

Aim and Benefits of WIPO Young Experts Program

• 5’000 Swiss Francs (CHF) / month
• Contribution to cover 75% of medical insurance costs

• Accident insurance
• Contribution towards travel expenses

• Possible assistance on VISA entry in Switzerland
• Possible guidance on accomodation

Requirements for WIPO Young Experts Program Qualification

• Max 35 years old at the time application is submitted
• Available for 24 months for 2026 – 2027
• A University degree
• At least 2 years relevant experience

• Excellent analytical, research & organisational skills
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Excellent written & spoken English

• Knowledge of, or experience in IP, innovation or creativity

Interview date, Process and Venue for WIPO Young Experts Program

• Applications open: July 8, 2025
• Applications close: August 14, 2025
• Initial screening tests: end of August 2025

• Virtual Interview: September to October 2025
• Selection: November 2025
• Onboarding: December 2025 and January 2026

• Program start: February 1, 2026

Check also:
Humanitarian Scholarship Programme at University of Manchester 2026

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants can send questions to [email protected] for assistance with any queries or concerns regarding onboarding and related logistics.

For more details, visit WIPO Young Experts Program webpage