UNHCR Internship Program 2026 | Fully Funded

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About This Opportunity

Applications are now open for the UNHCR Internship Program 2026, a fully funded internship opportunity offered by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. UNHCR is a global UN agency dedicated to protecting and supporting refugees, displaced communities, and stateless people. The internship is available in multiple countries and provides return travel support along with a partial monthly stipend to help cover food, living expenses, and local transportation. This international internship program welcomes applicants from all around the world who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, as well as recent graduates. The minimum duration of the internship is two months, making it an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the humanitarian and refugee assistance sector. More details about the requirements, benefits, and application process are provided below.

Benefits

Stipend: Interns will receive a stipend to cover basic living costs and local transportation.
Travel: UNHCR will reimburse return travel costs.
Visa: UNHCR will assist with visa documentation. Interns are responsible for visa fees.

Eligibility

Applicants from all countries can apply.
Current student in a graduate/undergraduate program and studying at a university accredited by UNESCO (Search Your University Name). If your Institute Name appears, then you are eligible.
Students and recent graduates are eligible for the UNHCR Internship.
Recent graduates are those who have graduated in the last two years.
IELTS or other language test is not required for the position.