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Who it's for

18+ · US work authorization; no degree required

Age 18+. No degree required. US authorization must not require employer sponsorship; student OPT does not qualify. Be willing to relocate; a remote placement is not guaranteed.

First career step

Funding & format

Salary and benefits; see the official offer.

Varies by placement · United States; existing US work authorization required.

About the programme

A first role using AI inside a nonprofit; coding experience is not required.

Application timing

Rolling applications for the August 2027 cohort.

Who it's for

Full-time degree enrolment throughout placement

Full-time degree enrolment throughout; strong English or French and willingness to learn the other. Member-country nationals primarily; some projects accept other nationalities.

First career step

Funding & format

Contribution to living expenses of €1,000 per full month for Paris interns; other locations differ.

Varies by placement · Mostly Paris, France; check permitted remote arrangements.

About the programme

Policy research, analysis and organisational work across international development themes.

Application timing

Student applications accepted throughout the year; matching depends on team needs.

Who it's for

Student and work-authorization rules vary by role

Student and role-specific eligibility; check country and work authorization limits.

First career step

Funding & format

Paid internships; compensation and benefits vary by role.

Varies by placement · Office and remote arrangements depend on the posting.

About the programme

Environmental policy, science and related professional experience.

Application timing

Browse currently advertised EDF internships.

Who it's for

21–30 · Eligible students / recent graduates

Age 21–30 at internship start; FAO Member State national enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant university programme. Working knowledge of a FAO official language and appropriate immigration status required.

First career step

Funding & format

Local-currency stipend up to US$700/month; sponsored arrangements differ. Accommodation is not supplied.

In person · FAO duty stations; confirm assignment country.

About the programme

Entry-level assignments in agriculture, food systems and sustainable development.

Application timing

Apply to published Calls for Expression of Interest; reapply for later calls.

Who it's for

Recent graduates with limited work experience

Recent academic/vocational graduates with limited post-graduation experience: generally at most one year, or two with previous traineeships. Student compulsory placements have different unpaid terms.

First career step

Funding & format

Geneva graduate traineeships offer approximately CHF3,900 gross monthly; confirm offer terms.

In person · Mainly Geneva, Switzerland; some delegations.

About the programme

Research, analysis and writing in humanitarian teams.

Application timing

Look for graduate associate/traineeship advertisements on ICRC careers.

Who it's for

Age ≤30 · Students or graduates within 24 months

Age 30 or younger; at least two university years completed and attended courses in the past 24 months, or graduated within 24 months. English required; other languages may be needed.

First career step

Funding & format

Monthly allowance; enhanced internships may add travel and housing support.

Varies by placement · Assignment-specific; confirm location with IFAD.

About the programme

Experience in rural development, agriculture and poverty reduction.

Application timing

Check the regular and enhanced internship calls in IFAD recruitment.

Who it's for

Must stay enrolled throughout internship

Must remain enrolled in college/university during the internship and meet the individual posting requirements.

First career step

Funding & format

Paid by Sabin or an academic partner; typical Sabin rate is DC minimum wage.

Format to confirm · Confirm work location and authorization in the posting.

About the programme

Work on immunization, vaccine research, policy, communications or operations.

Application timing

Spring, summer and fall openings appear when departments have capacity.

Who it's for

US work authorization; no visa sponsorship

US work authorization and I-9 documentation throughout placement; no visa sponsorship. Certain education placements require US citizenship/permanent residence.

First career step

Funding & format

2026 monthly stipend starts at US$3,450; position-specific benefits and completion award.

Varies by placement · Participating US states; must live in the placement state.

About the programme

Implement community sustainability and climate-resilience projects with training.

Application timing

Apply to suitable posted placements; rolling recruitment until filled.

Who it's for

Students / graduates; assignment-specific

Students, recent graduates and professionals; academic and partner eligibility vary.

First career step

Funding & format

Monthly stipend; sponsorship and amount depend on the assignment.

Varies by placement · Worldwide; assignment-specific.

About the programme

A supported route into international development for students and graduates.

Application timing

Assignments are advertised individually or through partner arrangements.

Who it's for

Final-year bachelor’s / master’s; recent graduates ≤1 year

Final-year bachelor’s students, master’s students or graduates within one year; check each vacancy.

First career step

Funding & format

Monthly stipend varies by assignment location and remote/in-person format.

Varies by placement · Worldwide; remote or in-person as advertised.

About the programme

Practical development work in country offices, regional hubs and headquarters.

Application timing

Apply to individual internship advertisements on UNDP Jobs.

Who it's for

Students / recent graduates; vacancy-specific

Student/recent-graduate and vacancy-specific eligibility apply. Arrange insurance, travel and accommodation independently.

First career step

Funding & format

Living-cost stipend under the current internship policy; external funding can offset payment.

Varies by placement · Assignment-specific; remote arrangements may be available.

About the programme

Experience in reproductive health, population and gender-related development work.

Application timing

Check current internships through UNFPA recruitment; policy is not an open-round announcement.

Who it's for

2 university years completed; graduates ≤2 years

Current students or graduates within two years; at least two undergraduate years completed; English B2 minimum. Insurance and visa arrangements remain the intern’s responsibility.

First career step

Funding & format

Living-cost allowance where external support is absent or insufficient; remote internships are compensated.

Varies by placement · Global offices; telework requires approval.

About the programme

Hands-on experience supporting refugees and displaced people.

Application timing

Browse individual internships on the UNHCR recruitment platform.

Who it's for

18+ · Students or graduates within 2 years

Age 18+. Enrolled in a degree programme or graduated within two years. Language and other requirements depend on the vacancy.

First career step

Funding & format

Monthly stipend; travel and visa support may depend on funding.

Varies by placement · Offices worldwide; location and remote options depend on each vacancy.

About the programme

Practical humanitarian experience for current students and recent graduates.

Application timing

Vacancies are posted throughout the year; each has its own deadline.

Who it's for

2 university years completed; graduates ≤6 months

Students or graduates within six months, attended classes in the past year and completed two undergraduate years; English required.

First career step

Funding & format

Subsistence stipend up to US$1,000/month, adjusted to assignment; medical/accident coverage.

Varies by placement · Country offices, regional bureaux and headquarters; check vacancy format.

About the programme

Research, analysis, operations and communications supporting food assistance.

Application timing

Apply through the official vacancy portal linked from the programme.

Who it's for

No specific degree; full-time founder commitment

No specific degree, charity idea or nonprofit experience required; full-time commitment and willingness to found an organisation.

First career step

Funding & format

Tuition, living costs and travel covered; living-cost stipend. Seed funding requires a separate successful proposal.

Remote with required travel · Mostly online with 2 required weeks in London.

About the programme

Build and test a plan for a new evidence-led charity with a potential co-founder.

Application timing

Confirm the next application round and programme dates.

Who it's for

Completed degree; language and prior-EU-work limits

Completed university degree and language requirements; EU nationals and limited non-EU places. Prior EU institutional experience restrictions apply.

First career step

Funding & format

Paid monthly living allowance; consult current session rates and conditions.

In person · Commission services, mainly Brussels or Luxembourg.

About the programme

Practical experience across EU policy, administration and translation.

Application timing

Two sessions each year; confirm the next application window on the calendar.

Who it's for

New open-source contributors; technical skills

Designed for new open-source contributors. Coding and project-specific skills matter; confirm current age, residency and contributor rules.

First career step

Funding & format

Project stipend; check current rules and amounts.

Fully online / remote · Global online programme; country restrictions apply under current rules.

About the programme

Build a public coding portfolio with an experienced open-source mentor.

Application timing

Annual programme; check the official timeline for the next intake.

Who it's for

Underrepresented applicants; availability rules apply

Age 18+. Intended for people facing underrepresentation or systemic barriers in technology. Student calendars, prior internships and full-time availability affect eligibility.

First career step

Funding & format

USD 7,000 stipend for the three-month internship.

Fully online / remote · International applications; local eligibility and availability rules apply.

About the programme

Mentored open-source work, including some design and documentation projects.

Application timing

Check the current round: initial applications and contribution periods are separate.

Who it's for

Undergraduate / master’s students in eligible US cities

Undergraduate or master’s students in an eligible metro area; in-person participation required.

First career step

Funding & format

US$5,000 stipend is conditional on an internship placement at a partner organisation.

In person · Atlanta, New York City or Washington, DC area.

About the programme

Food-system seminars, mentoring and practical experience reducing animal agriculture.

Application timing

Confirm the next city-specific application round.

Who it's for

Degree or near graduation; EU citizenship preferred

Normally an undergraduate degree or near completion; EU citizenship strongly preferred. Programme cannot sponsor placement visas.

First career step

Funding & format

Placement track: €3,000/month in Brussels, adjusted in some cities. Training-only fellows do not receive a stipend.

In person · European policy hubs; placement requires relocation and independent work authorization.

About the programme

Training and a professional placement to begin a European AI policy career.

Application timing

Spring 2027 applications open in November.

Who it's for

Animal advocacy interest; posting-specific

Interest in animal protection; individual fellowships may add skills, residency or availability requirements.

First career step

Funding & format

Competitive stipend; confirm amount and local arrangements.

Fully online / remote · Remote advocacy; permitted countries depend on the fellowship.

About the programme

Practical animal-advocacy work with mentoring and career development.

Application timing

Programme overview is available; confirm the next advertised fellowship.

Who it's for

Law students; check required study year

Law training and current posting requirements apply; check required study year and writing samples.

First career step

Funding & format

The programme funds paid legal internships; confirm the current rate.

Format to confirm · Confirm location and work authorization in the current legal posting.

About the programme

Legal research, litigation and policy experience protecting farmed animals.

Application timing

Recurring programme described on the careers page; check for a live application call.

Who it's for

Actively enrolled associate’s to eligible doctoral students

Active associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or eligible early doctoral students; graduate transitions have specific rules.

First career step

Funding & format

Hourly pay differs by undergraduate/graduate level; see current advertised rates.

Varies by placement · Virtual or hybrid US roles; check each location and authorization requirement.

About the programme

Conservation and sustainability experience designed for students with limited professional exposure.

Application timing

Summer 2027 runs June–August; applications expected by early March 2027.