The United Nations University (UNU) is offering the UNU Junior Fellows Internship 2024 in Tokyo, Japan, at the UNU Rector's Office. It's a four-month internship as a Junior Fellow at the UNU headquarters. Graduate students interested in the work of the United Nations are encouraged to apply. The internship will span 16 weeks, and the Fellows are expected to begin working from August 12th, 2024 until December 20th, 2024.
The UNU will grant a monthly stipend to cover living expenses as well as transportation from their home country to the UNU's offices in Shibuya. Junior fellows are eligible to 1.5 days' leave every month. Weekends and recognized UNU holidays are considered days off. Junior fellows will also receive complimentary office space and other amenities. More information about the UNU Junior Fellows Internship and the application process are provided below.
Financial Benefits:
- Junior Fellows will be given a work space.
- A monthly stipend to pay living expenses.
- Transportation to and from Shibuya.
- Free access to the library and gym.
Purpose and Interns' Responsibilities:
- The program's goal is to help applicants comprehend and learn more about UNU's workings.
- Applicants will collaborate with various fellows under their supervision and mentorship.
- Interns will learn and get experience through UNU work.
- Interns will attend meetings and write minutes.
- Newsletters, event summaries, and other forms of communication are created and sent as needed.
Eligibility criteria:
- The Fellowship is open to all students from any country.
- Currently pursuing or just finished (within two years of application) postgraduate studies (master's or doctoral).
- The applicant's age must be under 32 years old at the time of application.
- Must have no more than 5 years of job experience.
- Should have good computer abilities.
- If the candidate has previously completed a degree from an English-medium institute, no IELTS or TOEFL are necessary.
Required Documents:
- Application
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Application form
- Funding form
- Letters of Recommendation.
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