WIPO Young Experts Program in Geneva, Switzerland (Fully Funded)

An excellent opportunity for young leaders from all over the world to apply for The WIPO Young Experts Program (YEP) 2025-2026. The program accept 10 young and professional leaders and lasts for two years. This program is funded by World Intellectual Property organisation (WIPO).

About WIPO

WIPO leads the development of a balanced and effective global intellectual property ecosystem to promote innovation and creativity for a better and more sustainable future.

About WIPO Young Experts Program

The WIPO Young Experts Program (YEP) is designed to enhance the skills and broaden the capabilities of the next generation of global Intellectual Property (IP) leaders, contributing to the development of innovation ecosystems worldwide. This competitive 2-year program involves 10 young professionals who will gain hands-on experience with WIPO's initiatives. Participants will be exposed to both the technical and strategic dimensions of IP, equipping them with skills and knowledge to foster economic growth in their home countries and regions.

The program offers a unique career development opportunity and serves as a lifelong leadership program. However, YEP is not a recruitment pathway into WIPO. Instead, it aims to nurture IP leaders who can make an impact globally. Consequently, participants are not permitted to apply for WIPO jobs during their time in the program and for two years after completing the program.

Why to apply for WIPO Young Experts ?

- Unique on-the-job learning

- Mentoring and guidance

- International network

- Work on pressing challenges

- Global community

- Professional Experience

Eligibility | Who can apply?

- Young leaders less than 35 years old at the time of the application are welcome to apply.

- Available for 24 months for 2025-2026

- Have at least a university degree

- Having at least 2 years of relevant experience

- Having excellent written and spoken English

- Having excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

- Excellent analytical, research, organisational skills 

- Knowledge of, or experience in IP, innovation or creativity

Benefits

- Monthly stipend 5,000 Swiss francs

- Contribution towards travel expenses from your country to Switzerland and back.

- Assistance in finding accommodation after arrival.

- Contribution to cover 50 % of medical insurance costs 

- Assistance to get the visa to Switzerland if needed.

- Accident insurance

Timeline

Application deadline: 15 August 2024

Initial screening tests: End August 2024

Virtual interview: September 2024

Selection: October 2024

Onboarding: between November and January 2025

Program start: 1 February 2025

How to apply?

Step 1: register an account on the WIPO website from HERE 

Step 2: Explore the current vacancies on the WIPO website and choose which one is suitable to you and apply from this page

More Details

for more details, check the opportunity page on the WIPO Website from HERE

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