Interested in a United Nations Internship?
An internship at any department or office of the United Nations Secretariat can give you an unrivaled opportunity to gain real experience in various professional fields on an international setting. You can expect to be exposed to high-profile conferences, participate in meetings, and contribute to analytical work as well as organisational policy of the United Nations.
UN Internship FAQ site: https://www.un.org/en/academic-impact/page/internships
What to Expect
Internships are full time, although working remotely and flexible working may be available for some posts. The duration differs depending on the location and the contract; internships can start at differing periods so take the time to look at the opportunities in different specialities and locations.
Internship positions are available around the world - you can search for oppoartunities in specific locations. UN Internships are are unpaid so consider practical things like the cost of accommodation and travel as all costs of travel, accommodation, medical insurance and living expenses must be covered by the intern - this is where the Charles Colvington Foundation can assist you.
As a global organisation, there are set minimum requirements for you to apply to the UN Internship Programme. To be successful, you must have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter, as well as the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different nationalities, cultural backgrounds and beliefs. You may also need to consider the need for a visa, and some contracts specify types of study or additional languages.
IMPORTANT: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). When applying, check the validity of the site and do not enter your bank details or transfer any funds.
Support from the Charles Colvington Foundation
The Charles Colvington Foundation is able to support an individual up to a maximum of £3,000 for travel and accommodation during the internship.
ELIGIBILITY
Support is for Manx students who are:
- enrolled in an advanced degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) at the time of application; or
- enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or
- graduated with a university degree (as defined above).
If selected you must commence the internship either prior to graduation, or within a one year period of graduation.
APPLY
Application periods are:
- Applications 1st April to 31st May for internships starting August through to December.
- Applications 1st October to 30th November for internships starting January through to July.
If you would like to apply for funding, send us a message to hello@charlescolvingtonfoundation.com
We will send you an application form and details regarding potential funding.