Applications are now open for the UNESCO Social and Human Sciences Internship 2026. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced internship opportunities within its Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS) for international students and recent graduates.
The internship positions are available at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, field offices, and institutes worldwide. The program provides selected interns with practical experience in international policymaking, governance, research, project management, and social development initiatives.
Students enrolled in undergraduate, master’s, and PhD degree programs, as well as recent graduates from social sciences, humanities, public policy, law, communication studies, international relations, artificial intelligence, technology, and related interdisciplinary fields, are encouraged to apply.
The internship duration ranges from 1 to 6 months and offers valuable exposure to UNESCO’s work in human rights, youth empowerment, ethics, social transformation, and sustainable development initiatives.
