WIPO Young Experts Program (YEP)

General requirements

To be eligible for a fellowship at WIPO, candidates must possess at least a first-level university degree (e.g., a bachelor’s degree).

Benefits

• Contract: Your contract duration is up to 12 months, with the possibility of renewal for a total of up to three years. Contract: Your contract duration is up to 12 months, with the possibility of renewal for a total of up to three years. • Remuneration: WIPO will provide a monthly stipend ranging from 3,000 to 8,000 CHF per month depending on your academic background and experience that may be relevant to the nature of the fellowship. Remuneration: WIPO will provide a monthly stipend ranging from 3,000 to 8,000 CHF per month depending on your academic background and experience that may be relevant to the nature of the fellowship. • Holidays: In addition to 10 days of official holidays per year, as part of our commitment to positive work environment, during each full month of your fellowship, you will be entitled to 2.5 days of annual leave. Holidays: In addition to 10 days of official holidays per year, as part of our commitment to positive work environment, during each full month of your fellowship, you will be entitled to 2.5 days of annual leave. • Health Insurance: WIPO will provide you with a comprehensive medical and professional accident insurance coverage. WIPO will pay 100% (contract of less than 12 months) or 75% (contract of 12 months, or extended to cover 12 months or more) of the medical insurance premium and 100% of the professional accident insurance premium. Health Insurance: WIPO will provide you with a comprehensive medical and professional accident insurance coverage. WIPO will pay 100% (contract of less than 12 months) or 75% (contract of 12 months, or extended to cover 12 months or more) of the medical insurance premium and 100% of the professional accident insurance premium. • Relocation Assistance: WIPO will cover travel expenses at the start and end of your fellowship. If necessary, WIPO assists in facilitating the visa formalities to Switzerland. Relocation Assistance: WIPO will cover travel expenses at the start and end of your fellowship. If necessary, WIPO assists in facilitating the visa formalities to Switzerland. • Learning and development: You will have access to a variety of opportunities for professional growth and development. You can participate in different internal training programs offered by the WIPO Academy, and you will be eligible for up to six study leave days per year. Additionally, WIPO will bear the cost of UN Official languages training, if these are required by your job duties. Learning and development: You will have access to a variety of opportunities for professional growth and development. You can participate in different internal training programs offered by the WIPO Academy, and you will be eligible for up to six study leave days per year. Additionally, WIPO will bear the cost of UN Official languages training, if these are required by your job duties.

Fellowship Program

Building networks, expanding knowledge

Important info about the program

• Location: Geneva, Switzerland • Duration: 12 - 36 months "We’re investing in young, talented persons from diverse backgrounds, giving them the exposure needed to understand IP at both a technical and strategic level, as well as nurture them in leadership and administrative skills. In this way, we are not only providing a pathway to an enriching career, but also allowing them to contribute to the future economic growth of their countries and regions."

Meet some of our Fellows

“I have worked on IP policies and projects that empower women inventors and entrepreneurs, advancing innovation for all. This experience has broadened my perspective, supported my professional growth, and allowed me to contribute to progress on a global scale.” Aikaterini, Office of the Deputy Director General (PTS), Greece “This role has been a great platform for professional growth in an encouraging environment that values initiative and fresh thinking.” Anmol, Department for Economics and Data Analytics, India This role has been a great platform for professional growth in an encouraging environment that values initiative and fresh thinking. “As a Diversity and Inclusion Fellow, I have contributed to different initiatives and projects fostering an inclusive work environment where colleagues feel valued, and respected for the viewpoints, ideas, and experiences they bring.” Ian, Employee Experience Unit, Argentina As a Diversity and Inclusion Fellow, I have contributed to different initiatives and projects fostering an inclusive work environment where colleagues feel valued, and respected for the viewpoints, ideas, and experiences they bring. " Testimonial – “The WIPO’s YEP Program pushes you to challenge the status quo and enhances your curiosity. It gave me the opportunity to learn about resilience, adaptability, and open-mindedness. You witness multilateral negotiations on IP and diplomacy firsthand, providing a backstage pass to the global IP stage where critical decisions are made. Through this exposure, I gained a deeper understanding of the complexities and intricacies of IP and the UN system." This experience has fueled my passion for intellectual property as a tool for global change, and I am excited to continue contributing to this dynamic field.

Continue reading The supportive environment, surrounded by kind and talented people from around the world, kept me motivated and broadened my perspective.

Continue reading "What I find so fulfilling as a Young Expert is that the projects I was involved in allowed me to help underprivileged IP rightsholders on the ground. My work and frequent interaction with senior leadership of WIPO helped me to enhance my understanding of the dynamics of multilateralism, multiculturalism and the differences in approaches taken by countries and different regions" " Testimonial – “The WIPO’s YEP Program pushes you to challenge the status quo and enhances your curiosity. It gave me the opportunity to learn about resilience, adaptability, and open-mindedness. You witness multilateral negotiations on IP and diplomacy firsthand, providing a backstage pass to the global IP stage where critical decisions are made. Through this exposure, I gained a deeper understanding of the complexities and intricacies of IP and the UN system." "What I find so fulfilling as a Young Expert is that the projects I was involved in allowed me to help underprivileged IP rightsholders on the ground. My work and frequent interaction with senior leadership of WIPO helped me to enhance my understanding of the dynamics of multilateralism, multiculturalism and the differences in approaches taken by countries and different regions"

News

• Ask a YEP: Virtual Info Session on the WIPO Young Experts Program (July 25, 2024)

July 18, 2024 Ask a YEP: Virtual Info Session on the WIPO Young Experts Program (July 25, 2024) July 18, 2024 • Ask a YEP: Virtual Information Session on the WIPO Young Experts Program (July 31, 2025)

July 18, 2024 Ask a YEP: Virtual Information Session on the WIPO Young Experts Program (July 31, 2025) July 18, 2024 • What’s New in WIPO’s Internship Program?

January 21, 2020 What’s New in WIPO’s Internship Program? January 21, 2020 • Career Coaching Course for Interns

March 11, 2019 Career Coaching Course for Interns March 11, 2019

About WIPO

• What is WIPO? • WIPO and the SDGs • Report of the Director General for the WIPO 2021 Assemblies • WIPO and Climate Change • Gender Equality, Diversity, and Intellectual Property

About WIPO Training

• WIPO Academy • Webinars and Workshops

About intellectual property

• Patents • Trademarks • Industrial designs • Geographical indications • Copyright • Trade secrets

To be eligible for a fellowship at WIPO, candidates must possess at least a first-level university degree (e.g., a bachelor’s degree).

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