WIPO Young Experts Program (YEP) 2025-2026 (Stipend available) Deadline: 15 August, 2024
Applications are open for the WIPO Young Experts Program (YEP) 2025-2026. The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Young Experts Program (YEP) aims to upskill and expand the capabilities of the next generation of global Intellectual Property (IP) leaders to help build innovation ecosystems around the world. Through this 2-year competitive program, 10 young and talented professionals will work first-hand on WIPO’s various initiatives.
The Program offers exposure to both technical and strategic aspects of IP, allowing YEP participants to gain skills and knowledge that can contribute to the future economic growth of their countries and regions.
This is a unique opportunity for your career and a leadership program for life. The YEP is not intended as a vehicle for recruitment into WIPO, but to grow IP leaders who can then make a difference on the ground in different parts of the world. As such, and in line with the practice in similar programs, participants in the YEP will not be allowed to apply for any jobs at WIPO during their time as a YEP. Those participating will also not be allowed to work at or for WIPO in the two years following the end of their participation in the YEP.
Benefits
- A monthly stipend of 5,000 Swiss Francs (CHF)
- Contribution to cover 50% of medical insurance costs
- Accident insurance
- Contribution towards travel expenses
- WIPO may assist in obtaining an entry visa into Switzerland
- WIPO’s staff counsellor may provide guidance regarding accommodation
Eligibility
- Applicant should be maximum 35 years old at the time the application is submitted.
- Available for 24 months in 2025 – 2026.
- Have a First Level University degree.
- At least 2 years relevant experience.
- Excellent analytical, research & organisational skills.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written & spoken English.
- Knowledge in innovation and/or creativity.
Deadline: 15 August, 2024
Application
The program will start on February 1, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. Successful candidates are required to work from WIPO’s headquarters. Remote work is not possible for this program.
For more information, visit WIPO Young Experts Program.
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