Call for applications for the UNDP Governance Internship 2026. The United Nations Development Programme, through its career portal, has announced the internship position and invites talented university students and recent graduates interested in data sharing, governance, public policy, statistics, and international development. It’s a full-time, 6-month internship program that welcomes applications from bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD students and recent graduates with an academic background in data science, economics, gender studies, psychology, sociology, or related social science fields. Throughout the internship, interns will work at the Global Policy Centre for Governance in Oslo, Norway. It’s a paid internship opportunity; interns receive a competitive stipend for the program duration. The program invites citizens covered by the European Economic Area agreement or those with legal residency in Norway. No application fee is required. Read more details below.
UNDP Governance Internship 2026 Overview
- Host Country: Norway
- Offered by: UNDP
- Internship Area: Governance
- Duration: 6 Months
- Internship Type: Full-time
- Application Deadline: October 26, 2026
Internship Duration & Location
A full-time internship position is available. The internship will last 6 months and will take place in Oslo, Norway, starting January 4, 2026.
Who can Apply?
You must meet the following criteria to apply:
- Be enrolled in the final year of a bachelor’s program
- Be enrolled in a master’s or higher graduate program
- Have an academic background in Data Science, Statistics, Public Policy, Psychology, Sociology, and related social science fields.
- Recent graduates are also welcome to apply
- Demonstrate fluency in spoken and written English
- Enrollment in a professional traineeship and internship is part of the program
*The internship position is open to citizens covered by the EEA agreement or with legal residency in Norway
Internship Benefits
Interns will receive the following benefits
- A competitive monthly stipend
- Opportunity to gain practical work experience in research, data sharing, governance, and public sharing
- International work exposure
- Work alongside UNDP experts on real projects
- Gain hands-on research experience while contributing to case studies, presentations, and knowledge products
Interns Role
Interns will perform the following tasks:
- Research governance systems
- Study how countries use data in public finance
- Research privacy, data protection, and legal issues related to data sharing
- Support technical consultations and knowledge-sharing activities
- Prepare research materials and communication products
- Assist with case studies and research reports
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How to Apply for the UNDP Governance Internship 2026?
Students meeting the required criteria must visit the official UNDP career portal, review and complete the required information, prepare the application documents, and submit their online application.
Deadline: October 26, 2026.
Apply here: UNDP Data Governance Internship 2026
