Geneva Internship Program (Winter 2027)

Key facts

What you bring

• Enrolled in a master’s or Ph.D. program at a Swiss university during the internship dates
• Internship counts toward academic credits
• Fluency in English is required
• Excellent academic performance must be demonstrated
• Valid Swiss residence permit (student B, regular B, or C permit) or Swiss citizenship is required
• Relevant academic or professional experience is considered an advantage

Your tasks

• Work in IISD’s Geneva office during agreed hours
• Follow a regular schedule that accommodates academic commitments
• Conduct research and editing
• Assist with event management and communications
• Perform data collection and analysis
• Support project coordination, monitoring and evaluation

What they offer

• Unpaid internship with a monthly travel pass allowance for public transport in Geneva
• Per diem to cover lunchtime meal expenses
• Learning opportunities outside the classroom
• Exposure to real-world policy research
• Skill development in research, writing, organization, and communications
• Chance to build professional networks

About the role

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an independent think tank working on climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies. IISD’s Geneva office focuses on Economic Law and Policy, Energy, Resilience, Project Management & Monitoring & Evaluation, and the State of Sustainability Initiatives program. The internship program offers students studying in Switzerland practical experience in these areas, with tasks including research, editing, event management, communications, and project support. Internships are unpaid but include a monthly travel pass allowance and a per diem for meals. Accommodation support is not provided.

Similar internships