{"id":5570,"date":"2025-11-29T20:31:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T20:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careers.msqfon.com\/?p=5570"},"modified":"2025-11-29T20:31:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T20:31:11","slug":"unhcr-internship-program-2026-in-switzerland-fully-funded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careers.msqfon.com\/?p=5570","title":{"rendered":"UNHCR Internship Program 2026 in Switzerland | Fully Funded"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The UNHCR Internship Program 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;is now accepting applications, offering an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience with one of the world\u2019s leading humanitarian organizations. Managed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), this fully funded program supports global efforts to protect and assist refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced communities. Interns are placed in multiple countries and receive benefits such as return travel support and a partial monthly stipend to help cover essential living expenses, including food and local transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This international internship is open to candidates worldwide who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, as well as to those who have recently completed their studies. With a minimum duration of two months, the UNHCR Internship Program 2026 provides a highly valuable learning experience for individuals looking to build a career in humanitarian work, global development, or international organizations. It is an ideal chance to gain real-world exposure, strengthen professional skills, and contribute meaningfully to UNHCR\u2019s mission.<ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"internshipnbspsummary\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Internship\u00a0Summary<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Country:<\/strong>\u00a0Switzerland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Worldwide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Funded by<\/strong>:\u00a0UNHCR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration: <\/strong>2 to 6 Months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits:\u00a0<\/strong>Fully Funded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Deadline: Ongoing<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefitsnbsp\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Benefits\u00a0<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interns who do not receive any support from other organizations, the UNHCR Internship Program 2026 will support them in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stipend:<\/strong>\u00a0Interns will receive a stipend to cover basic living costs and local transportation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel:<\/strong>\u00a0UNHCR will reimburse return travel costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visa:<\/strong>\u00a0UNHCR will assist with visa documentation. Interns are responsible for visa fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility-criteria\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Eligibility Criteria<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applicants from all countries can apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current student in a graduate\/undergraduate program and studying at a\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.whed.net\/home.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">university accredited by UNESCO<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(Search Your University Name). If your Institute Name appears, then you are eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students and recent graduates are eligible for the\u00a0<strong>UNHCR\u00a0<\/strong>Internship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent graduates are those who have graduated in the last two years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IELTS or other language test is not required for the position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-apply\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">How to Apply?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create an account on the UNHCR recruitment portal and set up your personal profile. All internship applications must be submitted through this platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for current internship openings that match your interests. New positions are posted throughout the year, so check regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the internship posting you want and click the apply button to start your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out all required fields in English and make sure your information is accurate. Incomplete applications are not reviewed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a clear motivation statement that explains why you want to join UNHCR and what skills you can contribute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You usually do not need to upload certificates or transcripts at this stage unless the vacancy specifically asks for them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit your application before the deadline mentioned in the posting. Late submissions are not accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After applying, you will receive a confirmation email. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next steps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/get-involved\/work-us\/careers-unhcr\/types-contracts-and-appointments\/internships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Apply Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UNHCR Internship Program 2026&nbsp;is now accepting applications, offering an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience with one of the world\u2019s leading humanitarian organizations. 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