Internships for Students & Graduates from the Global South 2026
Internships are a fast path into international organizations, multilateral institutions, and NGOs. Explore the latest internship openings open to students and recent graduates from the Global South.
145 opportunities listed
Partially FundedOpen
United Nations Human Rights Internship 2026 for Young Professionals (Up to $1,000/Month)
United Nations
Global
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UNICEF Remote Internship 2026 for Students and Graduates (Fully Funded)
UNICEF
Global
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UNDP Digital Transformation & Knowledge Management Intern 2026 for Students and Recent Graduates (Fully Remote)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Global
Deadline: May 25, 2026
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UNDP Global Remote Internships 2026 for Young Professionals (Remote Opportunity)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Global
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Partially Funded3 months left
FAO Internship Programme 2026 for Young Africans (Paid)
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
Global
Deadline: Aug 25, 2026
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Updated 12d ago
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UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Internship 2026 for Students and Recent Graduates (Paid, Remote)
United Nations Development Program
Global
Deadline: Sep 29, 2026
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UNDP Climate and Health Internship 2026 for Graduate Students (Remote Opportunity)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Global
Deadline: May 28, 2026
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UNDP Remote Quantitative Research Interns 2026 for Young Professionals (Earn $1,300/Month)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Global
Deadline: May 29, 2026
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UNDP Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus Academy Internship 2026 for Students and Recent Graduates (Fully Remote)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Global
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UNDP Internship Programme 2026 for Students and Graduates (Paid, Global Opportunities)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Global
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PILA 2026-2 for Latin American Students (Academic Exchange Program)
Universidad del Atlántico
Latin America
Deadline: May 24, 2026
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Updated 1mo ago
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Sabanci University PURE Summer Research Program 2026 for Undergraduate Students (Fully Funded)
Sabancı University
Global
Deadline: Apr 27, 2026
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CERN Student Programme 2026 for Bachelor’s and Master’s Students (Fully Funded Internship)
European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
Global
Deadline: Jun 29, 2026
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CERN Administrative Student Internship 2026 for Students (Fully Funded)
CERN
Global
Deadline: Jun 29, 2026
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Road Accident Fund Internships 2026 for South African Graduates (Monthly Stipend)
Road Accident Fund
Global
Deadline: May 11, 2026
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Road Accident Fund Internship Programme 2026 for Young South Africans (18 Months Experience)
Road Accident Fund
Africa
Deadline: May 11, 2026
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Updated 1mo ago
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BNP Paribas APAC Long Internship 2026 for Undergraduate Students (6 Months in Wealth Management IT)
BNP Paribas
Global
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National Social Security Fund Internship 2026/2027 for Kenyan Youth (1 Year, Practical Experience)
National Social Security Fund
Global
Deadline: May 21, 2026
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UNITAR Traineeship 2026 for Recent Graduates (900 CHF per Month)
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Global
Deadline: May 5, 2026
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IFRC Internship 2026 for Students in Humanitarian Negotiation (Paid, Geneva)
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Global
Deadline: May 4, 2026
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FAO x7 Internship Jobs 2026 for Students and Graduates (International Development Experience)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Global
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Partially Funded3 months left
FAO Internship 2026 for Recent Graduates (Paid, International Opportunity)
Food and Agriculture Organization
Global
Deadline: Aug 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are UN internships paid?
Historically most UN internships were unpaid, but many UN agencies (UNICEF, UNDP, WFP) now offer stipends to improve accessibility for Global South candidates. Check each listing for the exact compensation.
Do I need work experience to apply for internships?
Most require you to be a current student or recent graduate (usually within 6–12 months of graduation). Prior experience is rarely mandatory, though project and research experience strengthens applications.
Are there remote internships for Global South students?
Yes. Since 2020, many organizations offer fully remote or hybrid internships that remove visa and travel barriers, making them especially accessible for Global South applicants.
How long are typical internships?
Most range from 6 weeks to 6 months. Academic-year internships (UN, World Bank) are typically 2–6 months; summer programs are often 8–12 weeks.