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The IOM Internship Programme provides students with the opportunity to learn about IOM’s activities, to gain initial work experience, and/or gain knowledge on a broad range of migration technical areas and disciplines. IOM provides on-the-job training to interns so that both they, and the Organization, can benefit. Furthermore, internships build links with academic institutions and universities. Each year, IOM welcomes hundreds of interns to work within IOM offices globally. Interns are given assignments and responsibility commensurate with their academic and professional experience and are placed under the guidance of a supervisor.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants to the IOM internship programme must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

  1. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
  2. Be enrolled in a graduate degree programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
    Have graduated with a university or graduate degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one-year of graduation; or
  3. Be sponsored by a governmental/non-governmental institution and/or academic institution to work in a specific area relevant to both IOM and the sponsor institution.
  4. All interns must be between 19 and 36 years of age (average age is 26).
  5. Furthermore, interns should have a working knowledge (both oral and written) of at least one of IOM’s official languages (English, French or Spanish).

Duration

Flexible internship: From 2 to 6 months depending on applicants availability.

Renumeration

Paid: While the majority of interns receive a monthly subsistence allowance (MSA), which is a monetary stipend to partially cover accommodation and living expenses, there are a few exceptions. For example, if IOM has an agreement with a university to provide internship assignments to its students as part of their coursework or when an intern is provided with funding/scholarship through their university, government or other institution. In exceptional cases, the Director of Human Resources can waive the MSA for interns who reside locally.

Travel Support:

It is the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institution to arrange for travel to and from the duty station upon commencement and conclusion of the internship. All related travel expenses, including visas, will be paid by the intern or sponsoring institution. IOM does not cover the cost of travel or visas; however, the office can prepare a visa support letter to facilitate the acquisition of a visa.

How to get started:

Internships in IOM field missions: For internships in IOM Country Offices, please send your application directly to the specific office in which you are interested in working. Click here to see the IOM offices.

Internships in IOM Headquarters (Geneva): For advertised internships at IOM Geneva (Headquarters), internship vacancies start with “INT”.

Important: There is no specific time of the year for sending your application for an internship. If you were granted (or may be granted) a scholarship or your internship is a mandatory requirement for completing your studies, you should specify this in your cover letter, as well as the exact dates of the proposed internship. Remember to attach a letter from your sponsor or university confirming the purpose of the assignment, as well as the amount of your grant.

Please read carefully from the IOM page first.

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The Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean offers opportunities to gain experience within an international organization, which will ultimately enhance your personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Students enrolled in a degree or post-secondary education programme at the time of application and during the internship, having completed at least one year of full-time studies.

Good command of English, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of French, Spanish and/or Arabic is an asset.

Age Limit 30 years

Remuneration 550 Euros/month (Additional 550 Euros for housing allowance for people residing outside Barcelona

Click here to read more and apply

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The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes first-generation university students and recent graduates from around the world to join an free online interactive leadership development journey that is manageable along your other commitments. *Note program content is delivered in English.

Aspire Leaders Program Eligibility

  • 18-29 years old
  • First-generation, low-income university student
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or recently graduated; not a postgraduate student or graduate

If you meet these eligibility criteria and submit a 10 minute application, you will be accepted!

Applications for Cohort 2 of the 2025 program are open now until February 19, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. EST! Visit this link to apply: Apply here

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We are looking for disruptive deep-tech solutions that provide scalable and impactful solutions to reduce carbon emissions across diverse industries. Examples of such solutions include, but not limited to: waste-to-resource, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. The top two solutions from either challenge themes will receive S$1 Million in grant funding.

We are seeking groundbreaking innovations that specifically address the challenges posed by climate-induced extreme weather conditions. Examples of such solutions include, but not limited to: heat mitigation, nature-based solutions. The top two solutions from either challenge themes will receive S$1 Million in grant funding.

NOTE: PLEASE CLICK HERE AND READ MORE FROM THE MAIN WEBSITE BEFORE APPLYING

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United Nations University-Institute for Advanced Study of Sustainability is now accepting applications for our Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme!

Apply by 31 January for your chance to conduct advanced research in sustainability working alongside host researchers at universities and research institutions across Japan. Choose one of our thematic areas:

▪️ Governance for Sustainable Development
▪️ Biodiversity & Society
▪️ Water & Resource Management
▪️ Innovation & Education

Details and application form

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If you’re currently enrolled in a full-time graduate or PhD program, we invite you to apply! This program offers you the chance to contribute to impactful projects, gain invaluable experience, and work alongside experts shaping global development.

Mark your calendar!
Application Deadline: February 14, 2025
Informational Webinars – you’ll gain insights, feedback, and practical advice from former interns who completed the program:

To understand the qualifications and application processes, join the online webinar organize by the World Bank HR team on the following days:

Click here to register for the webinar 22/01/2025

Click here to register for webinar 2 on 23/01/2025

Click to register for last webinar 30/01/2025

NOTE: There are 3 webinars, you may register for only one to get detailed information about the internship based on your availability and preference

For more information, read here! Please note that it is advisable to read thoroughly before starting your application: Click here

Click here to apply: Read through the PDF and decide which one you want to apply to, click on the corresponding ‘Requisition Number’ to apply

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Students will be paid an hourly rate. For more information about PAL and the Principal Investigator, Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this position by sending their CV and cover letter to Dr. Hemendra Kumar at hemendra@umd.edu.

Click here for Supervivor’s details

Apply by sending your updated CV tailored to the research interest to the email above. Email can also be found on the supervisors website in the link above

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Finland offers full scholarships for international students from developing countries to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Joint application to higher education, 8 – 22 January 2025

Submit your application between 8 January at 8 am (UTC+2) and 22 January at 3 pm (UTC+2) – Application form has to be submitted before application period closes to be considered.

You can apply up to six (6) study programmes on one application form – Only one application form per person is considered – No registration or login required!

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

The JJ/WBGSP is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master’s degree program in a development-related topic.   

Subject to available funding, JJ/WBGSP offers scholarships for 41 Participating Master’s Programs in 24 universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan in key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management.

Please note that if you are not admitted to one of these 41 Participating Master’s Programs, you are not eligible to apply for a JJ/WBGSP Scholarship in 2025.

To accommodate the academic calendar of JJ/WBGSP Participating Programs, the application process is organized in two rounds:

The link to the JJ/WBGSP application form will only be communicated to candidates admitted unconditionally (except for finance) to one of the JJ/WBGSP participating master’s programs, and shortlisted as eligible JJ/WBGSP applicants by the participating university. Potential candidates are invited to reach out to the university offering the JJ/WBGSP participating master program they are targeting to find out if they meet these two requirements.

After earning their degree, developing country scholars commit to return to their home country to use their new skills and contribute to their countries’ social and economic development.

A JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and travel allowance. View a detailed list of benefits.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

Details on Eligibility Criteria for each call for applications are provided in that call’s Application Guidelines, and these detailed eligibility criteria are strictly adhered to. No exceptions are made.

Broadly speaking, Developing Country nationals must:

  • Be a national of a World Bank member developing country on this list;
  • Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country;
  • Be in good health;
  • Hold a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree earned at least 3 years prior to the Application Deadline date;
  • Be employed in development-related work in a paid full- time position at the time of submitting the scholarship application. Have at least 3 years of paid development-related employment since earning a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree) and acquired within the past 6 years from the date of the application deadline. Please see FAQs—Window 1 on how to count qualified part time employment toward this 3-year requirement. Please see Annex 2 of the Application Guidelines for a suggested list of development-related topics. The only exception to this criterion is for developing country nationals from a country that is on the list of Fragile and Conflict States featured in Annex 3 of the Application Guidelines. In such cases, we do take into consideration the limited employment opportunities in those countries.
  • On or before the scholarship application deadline date, be admitted unconditionally (except for funding) for the upcoming academic year to at least one of the JJ/WBGSP participating master’s programs located outside of the applicant’s country of citizenship and country of residence listed at the time the call for scholarship applications opens. The letter of admission must be uploaded before submitting the scholarship application. For details, see “How to Apply”.
  • Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, and/or staff of any type of appointment of the World Bank Group or a close relative of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term “close relative” defined as: Mother, Father, Sister, Half-sister, Brother, Half-brother, Son, Daughter, Aunt, Uncle, Niece, or Nephew.
  • Individuals who have previously been offered a JJ/WBGSP scholarship but declined it, or have previously received a JJ/WBGSP scholarship but did not graduate, are not eligible to apply again.

Please note: All eligibility criteria are strictly adhered to. No exceptions are made. Eligibility criteria WILL NOT change during an open call for applications. However, this information is subject to change between the close of one application process and the opening of the next.

Apply Here _ Window 1 https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships/brief/jjwbgsp-participating-programs-2022-2024-application-window-1

Apply Here_ Window 2 https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships/brief/jjwbgsp-participating-programs-2022-2024-application-window-2

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Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Director of the initiative or any other staff member assigned by the
director, the interns will assist in the performance of the following duties:
➢ graphic design of fliers, use Adobe software to create and edit videos and reels, previous
experience in this is mandatory
➢ research, collect and prepare reports on countrywide land restoration and habitat conservation
efforts, from Government, private sector and community
➢ research, collect information and prepare reports on regional land degradation and habitat
conservation efforts such as Great Green Wall and Green Middle East Initiative
➢ conduct review of the framework laws on restoration in G20 countries and prepare a
compendium on what are the provisions for environmental restoration after mining is over
➢ monitor social media for topics relevant for the global initiative

Expected Qualifications/Skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet the
following requirements:

  • be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree (science, arts, engineering,
    forestry, agriculture or related topics) programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
  • have graduated with a university degree and, must commence the internship within a one-year
    period of graduation.
  • research skills: ability to perform effective and efficient internet searches, and desk research;
  • writing skills: ability to draft and edit content for publication in the language he/she shall be
    working in, i.e. English, Arabic, French or Spanish.
  • planning and organizing: ability to work in an organized and structured wa.
  • computer literate, with sound knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.

Submission of application Internship application forms can
https://www.unccd.int/about-us/secretariat/vacancies/apply-unccd-internship
Your completed application form including ALL of the documents listed below are required and should
be submitted by e-mail to staffing@unccd.int, specifying in the subject line: G20 Global Initiative
internship
The deadline for applications is 30th January 2025
Only applications submitted by the deadline and meeting the requirements will be considered. No
telephone calls will be returned. Please address your application as indicated below and please do not
address or copy your application to an individual at the Secretariat.
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Applicants must attach ALL of the following documents to each application:

  1. UNCCD internship application form; acceptance and undertaking (conditions and annex form
    available on the above link);
  2. cover letter stating the reasons for applying;
    .
    Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration. Due to a
    high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Special Notice
Internship with UNCCD is unpaid. Interns are not financially remunerated by the UNCCD. Costs and
arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern
or his/her sponsoring institution.