FAO Internship Programme 2026 for FAO HQ, Rome (Stipend 700$ )

To all the international students, what could be better than gaining hands-on experience in one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations through an internship? Well, here is an exciting opportunity. Applications are now open for the FAO Internship Programme 2026. FAO, also known as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, has recently made an internship and application portal available for talented and dynamic students from FAO member countries to apply.

Internship positions are available at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The duration of the internship is a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months. The internship is inviting applications from outstanding undergraudate and Graduate students, as well as applicants who have recently graduated in fields relevant to the FAO areas of work. The programme offers an incredible opportunity to the interns to gain practical work experience by working on a real-world project under the supervision of FAO experts.

FAO internship offers a wide range of perks and benefits to their interns, including a competetive monthly allowance to cover living expenses and comprehensive medical coverage. This is your opportunity to apply your classroom studies to real, practical experience. The FAO does not charge an application fee at any stage of the application. The application process is online; the last date for submitting the FAO Internship Online application is January 1st, 2026. Read more details below.

Programme Objective:

The internship of Food and Agriculture Internship program is to attract outstanding male/female students to share new perspectives, innovative ideas, and their academic experience in FAO domains. Selected interns will contribute to the FAO strategic frameworks and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

FAO Internship Programme 2026 in Rome, Italy: Overview

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Eligibility Criteria

• You must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the FAO internship
• FAO is accepting applications from individuals from FAO Member Countries. 
• Current Undergraduate & Graduate students or recent graduates can apply
• Applicants must be pursuing or have secured a degree from recognized institutes
• Applicants must be specialized in a field relevant to FAO work
• Working knowledge of one of the FAO official languages (English, French, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, or Arabic)
• Individuals must be aged between 21 and 30 Years old
• Students must have excellent academic standings
• Able to work in a multicultural work environment
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The internship doesn’t require IELTS/TOEFL

Ineligiblity 

• Candidates’ immediate family members employed by FAO are not eligible to apply
• Applicants not specializing in the fields relevant to the FAO domain
• Previously had not participated in the FAO internship

Internship Coverage

The FAO interns will recieve the following support for the duration of the programme:

• A monthly stipend of $700 to cover their living expenses
• A comprehensive medical coverage

Internship benefits

• Gain valuable insights into the work of the FAO
• Opportunity to work in a multicultural work environment
• Applicants will supplement their classroom knowledge with practical work
• Work under the supervision of FAO experts
• Build valuable networks with fellow interns and experts in your fields
• Participants will recieve a completion certificate, which will make a strong contribution to their profiles

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How to Apply?

The application process to apply for the FAO internship programme is online via the official FAO career website portal. Visit the official link mentioned below, click on the “Apply Online” button to start with your application, and complete your online profile by providing all the required documents to complete your application.

Required Documents

1. Degree Transcript
2. CV
3. Motivation Letter
4. Evidence of enrollment in a recognized institute

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further formalities.

To apply, visit the official link below:

APPLY FOR FAO ITALY INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME