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InternshipAdded Nov 3, 2026

The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) is inviting Applications for its 2027 Internship Programme - Global South Opportunities

Application deadlineNov 22, 2026
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About this opportunity

The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) is inviting applications for its 2027 Internship Programme, offering students and recent graduates an oppor

Who can apply

To qualify for the UNU-WIDER Internship Programme, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Academic qualifications: Applicants must be enrolled students in a relevant field in their final year of undergraduate studies, currently enrolled in a graduate degree programme, or have graduated from a university within the past two years.
  • Relevant interests: Candidates should have an interest in international development, economics, conflict research or the United Nations system and demonstrate a willingness to expand their knowledge in these areas.
  • Availability: Applicants must be available to undertake a six-month internship beginning in early 2027.
  • Legal eligibility to work in Finland: Candidates must hold a valid residence and working permit or have the legal right to reside and work in Finland throughout the internship period.

Meeting these requirements is essential for prospective applicants.

Requirements and application process

To qualify for the UNU-WIDER Internship Programme, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Academic qualifications: Applicants must be enrolled students in a relevant field in their final year of undergraduate studies, currently enrolled in a graduate degree programme, or have graduated from a university within the past two years.
  • Relevant interests: Candidates should have an interest in international development, economics, conflict research or the United Nations system and demonstrate a willingness to expand their knowledge in these areas.
  • Availability: Applicants must be available to undertake a six-month internship beginning in early 2027.
  • Legal eligibility to work in Finland: Candidates must hold a valid residence and working permit or have the legal right to reside and work in Finland throughout the internship period.

Meeting these requirements is essential for prospective applicants.

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