The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is pleased to welcome applications for its 2026 fellowship program in Geneva, Switzerland.
The WIPO Fellowship Program offers a fully funded 12-month program that covers a CHF 6000 monthly stipend, travel costs, and medical or accident insurance.
In this post, we will discuss the details of the fellowship, its eligibility criteria, benefits, and how interested and qualified candidates can apply.
WIPO Fellowship Summary
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Category: Training | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: CHF 6000 Monthly Stipend | Travel Costs | Medical & Accident Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: August 6, 2026
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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Switzerland Fellowship Details:
The 2026 WIPO Fellowship is to be hosted by the WIPO Knowledge Center, IP Futures and Knowledge Management Section, Administration, Finance and Management Sector.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a United Nations specialized agency. Its WIPO Knowledge Center (WKC) is the custodian of the knowledge repository, which is an authoritative source for global IP academic research. The WKC oversees WIPO’s physical and digital library collection, in addition to the dissemination of WIPO publications.
Fellowships aim to provide fellows with experience to strengthen their knowledge and professional competence, which they can apply in their professional field once they have completed their fellowship with WIPO.
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Requirements for World Intellectual Property Organization Fellowship 2026
To be considered for the World Intellectual Property Organization, you must:
- have at least a first-level degree in library, information science, knowledge management or a related field. Recognized professional qualification.
- have at least two years of professional experience working in a library, knowledge management, research support, or related environment.
- Experience collecting, managing, and analyzing library or information-related data.
- Experience working with usage statistics, service metrics, or other performance data to support assessment activities.
- have experience preparing analytical reports and presenting findings to support decision-making.
- have experience using spreadsheet software and data analysis tools.
Desirable:
- Experience working with integrated library systems, institutional repositories, discovery platforms, or digital library services.
- Experience using business intelligence, dashboard, or data visualization tools.
- Experience working with bibliometric, altmetric, or research impact indicators.
- Experience with SQL, Python, R, or other analytical tools would be an advantage.
Languages
- Essential: Excellent (written and spoken) knowledge of English.
- Desirable: Good knowledge of at least one of WIPO’s other official languages would be an advantage.
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Benefits of WIPO Fellowship Program in Switzerland 2026
- Location: WIPO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland.
- Stipend: CHF 6,000 monthly.
- Travel expenses: WIPO shall contribute towards the cost of the fellow’s travel on engagement and separation from service. If necessary, WIPO may provide assistance in obtaining an entry visa to Switzerland.
- WIPO contributes towards the medical insurance and provides accident insurance coverage during the course of the fellowship.
- Term of fellowship: A fellowship may be granted for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility to renew.
How to Apply for WIPO Fellowship Program in Switzerland 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the WIPO Fellowship Program in Switzerland, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the WIPO Taleo website.
- Applications are open from July 22nd till 6th of August, 2026.
Deadline: August 6, 2026
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