UNU Junior Fellows Internship Fall 2025 – Fully Funded UN Opportunity in Tokyo & Paris

Are you a driven graduate student or a young professional wanting to make a difference in global development? The United Nations University (UNU) is now taking applications for its Junior Fellows Internship Program for fall 2025. This is a great chance to gain hands-on experience at the UNU headquarters in Tokyo or the UNU Office in Paris, working on important projects that align with the UN's goals.

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Internship Details

About the Programme

The Junior Fellows Internship Programme at the Rector's Office is meant to:

• Bring together young scholars and professionals with UNU.
• Offer practical experience at a UN organization.
• Give participants a glimpse into office work.
• Assist with tasks at the Rector's Office.

Interns will help out with different tasks like admin work, research, project planning, organizing events, handling meeting details, and supporting communication efforts.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be actively pursuing or have recently finished (within two years) postgraduate studies (Master's or Doctoral level), particularly in a field linked to UNU's activity.
• Applicants must be under 32 years old at the time of application.
• Have no more than 5 years of experience in their relevant sector.
• Native or fluent in written and spoken English.
• Exhibit exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Be fluent in MS Office applications; familiarity with ICT tools and a strong understanding of Microsoft Excel are preferred.
• Demonstrate an interest in the activities of the United Nations and UN University.

Why Join UNU?

Participating in the Junior Fellows Internship Programme provides:

• The platform is designed to help with the UNU's goal of tackling global problems.
• Opportunities to acquire new skills and information in a multicultural setting.
• Exposure to the workings of the UN system and potential career paths in international organizations.

Application Submission

The last date of application submission is 30^th June, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.