Overview
UNESCO's Culture Sector is accepting applications to its internship talent pool for assignments of one to six months at headquarters, field offices and institutes, with the current pool open through 31 December 2026.
Complete internship details
Candidates apply to join a six-month intern talent pool rather than to a guaranteed specific placement. Culture-sector internships can support work connected with cultural and natural heritage, the creative economy and UNESCO Culture Conventions. UNESCO states that internships are unpaid; interns receive 2.5 days of leave per month plus one additional working day per complete month.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be at least 20. Academic eligibility includes current third/final-year bachelor's students, students in a second university degree/master's/PhD, or bachelor's/master's/PhD graduates whose degree was completed no more than 12 months before the internship agreement; equivalent final-year/recent technical-vocational students may also qualify. Excellent English or French is required. Interns arrange their own visa and travel and must provide valid health insurance.
Tips for this internship
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- Tailor the CV and application to the responsibilities and required skills stated on the official employer page.
- Use concrete evidence of relevant work, projects and measurable results rather than generic claims.
- Confirm location, work authorization, remote restrictions and sponsorship terms before applying.
- Apply through the original employer or official recruitment destination shown on this page.
Verification notes
Verified on UNESCO Careers on 27 Aug 2026. The official notice lists internship duration 1–6 months, duty stations across Headquarters/Field Offices/Institutes, and application deadline 31 Dec 2026. It explicitly states that UNESCO interns are not remunerated, applicants are responsible for visas and travel, and comprehensive health insurance is required. Machine deadline left null because the page displays 'Midnight Multiple Time'.
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