Call for Application: WTO Internship Programs for Postgraduate Students and Doctoral Candidates

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has opened applications for its 2025 internship programs, offering postgraduate students and recent graduates a chance to gain valuable experience in the multilateral trading system. These opportunities are available to candidates from WTO member states, including Nigeria, and certain observer countries.

The internships aim to build expertise in international trade while fostering diversity within the organization. With limited spots available, selection is based on merit, academic qualifications, and relevant experience. The application deadline is January 1, 2025.

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WTO Internship Program Overview

The WTO offers three distinct internship programs:

1. WTO Internship Program for Postgraduate Students
   Open to postgraduate students and recent graduates with advanced degrees in economics, law, political science, or international relations. Interns will work on trade negotiations, legal analysis, and research projects.
2. China’s LDCs, Accessions, and General Internship Program
   This program focuses on providing hands-on experience to candidates from developing and least-developed countries (LDCs). Successful applicants will work on projects related to global trade processes and LDCs’ participation in trade negotiations.
3. WTO Support Program for Doctoral Studies
   Aimed at Ph.D. students from developing countries and LDCs, this program provides support for research on international trade. Interns will contribute to WTO’s academic and policy-related projects.

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Eligibility Requirements

To apply, candidates must:

• Be nationals of WTO member states or observer governments.
• Have completed at least one year of postgraduate studies in economics, law, or international relations.
• Be between 21 and 30 years of age.

Interns will receive a daily allowance of CHF 60, with an exception for the China’s LDCs, Accessions, and General Internship Program, which offers CHF 90 daily.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit their applications before January 1, 2025 via the WTO Application Portal. For full details about the internship programs, eligibility, and application instructions, visit the source link.