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ITU Internship Programme – WSIS Forum 2027

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ITU Internship Programme – WSIS Forum 2027: Unpaid, supervised professional-development placement. Eligibility: ITU-member-state nationals, normally under 30 (PhD exception possible). Current WSIS Prizes role requires a university degree in development studies, international relations, business administration, communications, PR, economics, digital media, international development, politics, sociology or related fields, plus current enrolment or graduation within six months before the internship

Provider
International Telecommunication Union
Host country
Switzerland
Deadline
2026-11-17; Europe/Zurich; midnight Geneva time
Region
Global / internships

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
ITU-member-state nationals, normally under 30 (PhD exception possible). Current WSIS Prizes role requires a university degree in development studies, international relations, business administration, communications, PR, economics, digital media, international development, politics, sociology or related fields, plus current enrolment or graduation within six months before the internship START. Excellent English. Six months onsite, 18 January–16 July 2027.
Funding
Unpaid, supervised professional-development placement.
Study level
Undergraduate / Graduate / Recent graduate
Deadline
2026-11-17; Europe/Zurich; midnight Geneva time

Key eligibility criteria

  • ITU-member-state nationals, normally under 30 (PhD exception possible). Current WSIS Prizes role requires a university degree in development studies, international relations, business administration, communications, PR, economics, digital media, international development, politics, sociology or related fields, plus current enrolment or graduation within six months before the internship START. Excellent English. Six months onsite, 18 January–16 July 2027.

Recorded funding information

  • Unpaid, supervised professional-development placement.

About the ITU Internship Programme – WSIS Forum 2027 (2026)

## Funding Unpaid, supervised professional-development placement. ## Funding exclusions and obligations Intern or sponsor funds all travel, accommodation, living costs and medical insurance; no salary or stipend. ## Eligibility ITU-member-state nationals, normally under 30 (PhD exception possible). Current WSIS Prizes role requires a university degree in development studies, international relations, business administration, communications, PR, economics, digital media, international development, politics, sociology or related fields, plus current enrolment or graduation within six months before the internship START. Excellent English. Six months onsite, 18 January–16 July 2027. ## Application timing 2026-11-17; Europe/Zurich; midnight Geneva time ## How to apply Use ITU online careers portal for WSIS Prizes Junior Project Officer internship. One programme family, not separate counts for each WSIS role. ## Official sources - [https://jobs.itu.int/content/Internships/?locale=en_GB](https://jobs.itu.int/content/Internships/?locale=en_GB) - [https://jobs.itu.int/job/Geneva-Unpaid-internship-WSIS-Forum-2027-Junior-Project-Officer-%28WSIS-Prizes%29/1373509955/](https://jobs.itu.int/job/Geneva-Unpaid-internship-WSIS-Forum-2027-Junior-Project-Officer-%28WSIS-Prizes%29/1373509955/) ## Verification notes and limits TLS verification remained enabled; no insecure TLS bypass was used. Rechecked 2026-10-24T22:46:00Z; evidence: live-official. Vacancy text verified in official indexed source; general listing showed a different cache snapshot. Confirm portal deadline before submission.

Funding information

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  • Unpaid, supervised professional-development placement.

ITU Internship Programme – WSIS Forum 2027 eligibility

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  • ITU-member-state nationals, normally under 30 (PhD exception possible). Current WSIS Prizes role requires a university degree in development studies, international relations, business administration, communications, PR, economics, digital media, international development, politics, sociology or related fields, plus current enrolment or graduation within six months before the internship START. Excellent English. Six months onsite, 18 January–16 July 2027.

ITU Internship Programme – WSIS Forum 2027 document information

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    How to apply for the ITU Internship Programme – WSIS Forum 2027 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://jobs.itu.int/content/Internships/?locale=en_GB to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: ITU-member-state nationals, normally under 30 (PhD exception possible). Current WSIS Prizes role requires a university degree in development studies, international relations, business administration, communications, PR, economics, digital media, international development, politics, sociology or related fields, plus current enrolment or graduation within six months before the internship START. Excellent English. Six months onsite, 18 January–16 July 2027.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2026-11-17; Europe/Zurich; midnight Geneva time. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    ITU Internship Programme – WSIS Forum 2027 deadline & application timeline

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      2026-11-17; Europe/Zurich; midnight Geneva time

      Provider deadline information: 2026-11-17; Europe/Zurich; midnight Geneva time. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Last checked 10/24/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the ITU Internship Programme – WSIS Forum 2027?+

    ITU-member-state nationals, normally under 30 (PhD exception possible). Current WSIS Prizes role requires a university degree in development studies, international relations, business administration, communications, PR, economics, digital media, international development, politics, sociology or related fields, plus current enrolment or graduation within six months before the internship START. Excellent English. Six months onsite, 18 January–16 July 2027.

    What funding does the ITU Internship Programme – WSIS Forum 2027 offer?+

    Listed funding: Unpaid, supervised professional-development placement.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2026-11-17; Europe/Zurich; midnight Geneva time. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://jobs.itu.int/content/Internships/?locale=en_GB to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: ITU-member-state nationals, normally under 30 (PhD exception possible). Current WSIS Prizes role requires a university degree in development studies, international relations, business administration, communications, PR, economics, digital media, international development, politics, sociology or related fields, plus current enrolment or graduation within six months before the internship START. Excellent English. Six months onsite, 18 January–16 July 2027.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2026-11-17; Europe/Zurich; midnight Geneva time. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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