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Apply for WTO YPP 2026 | Gain Hands-On Experience in International Trade

Table of Content

  1. Overview of WTO Young Professionals Program 
  2. Financial Benefits
  3. Areas of Work
  4. Eligibility Criteria
  5. Application Process

Applications are now open for the WTO Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2026, a fully funded one-year training program in Geneva, Switzerland. This prestigious program, hosted by the World Trade Organization (WTO), provides young professionals with hands-on experience in international trade issues. Selected candidates will work at the WTO Secretariat, gaining invaluable knowledge in trade policies, development, and technical regulations.

Program Overview

  • Host Country: Switzerland

  • Location: WTO Office, Geneva

  • Duration: One year (starting January 2026)

  • Funding: Fully funded

  • Deadline: 21st April 2025

  • Application Fee: None

  • Eligibility: Open to candidates from WTO member countries

Financial Benefits

Participants in the WTO YPP 2026 will receive:

  • Monthly Salary: CHF 4000

  • Medical Coverage

  • Travel Expenses Covered

Areas of Work

During the one-year program, professionals will engage in practical work at the WTO. Applicants can choose up to three preferred areas of focus, which may include:

  • International Trade Rules & Development

  • Dispute Settlement

  • Intellectual Property Rights

  • Market Access & Trade Facilitation

  • Trade Policy Analysis

  • Agriculture & Government Procurement

  • Competition Policy

  • Trade & Environment

  • Investment & Trade in Services

  • Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the WTO Young Professionals Program, applicants must:

  • Be a national of a WTO member state.

  • Hold an advanced university degree in:

    • Law

    • Economics

    • Other trade-related disciplines relevant to WTO work

  • Have at least two years of professional experience in a relevant field.

  • Be fluent in English.

  • Be under 32 years of age at the time of application.

Application Process

Candidates must submit their applications through the WTO external jobs platform.

  • Applications must be in English.

  • A Cover Letter of Motivation is mandatory.

  • The application deadline is 21st April 2025.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply

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