An international prize for young scientists under 40 in STEM fields. Five laureates will receive $50,000 USD each, a UNESCO medal, a diploma, and international recognition for their significant contributions to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Olympiads Grant / scholarship Online
For applicants aged 20 or over who are in the 3rd year or final year of a bachelor's degree, in a master's or PhD programme, or who completed a bachelor's, master's or PhD no more than 12 months ago; excellent English or French is required. The vacancy notice is a call to join the candidate pool for internships in UNESCO's Communication and Information Sector, which works on freedom of expression, safety of journalists, media and information literacy and access to information: interns prepare project documents and concept notes and collect and analyse data at Headquarters in Paris, field offices or institutes for 1 to 6 months, and a candidacy stays in the pool for 6 months. UNESCO does not remunerate interns: travel, visa and medical insurance are arranged and paid for by the intern; applications are accepted until 31 December 2026 on the UNESCO careers portal.
Internships Free France
For applicants aged 20 or over who are in the 3rd year or final year of a bachelor's degree, in a master's or PhD programme, or who completed a bachelor's, master's or PhD no more than 12 months ago; excellent English or French is required. The vacancy notice is a call to join the candidate pool for internships in UNESCO's Culture Sector: interns work in its entities (World Heritage, Living Heritage, Diversity of Cultural Expressions, Culture and Emergencies, Cultural Policies and Development and others) and build communication, social media and project management skills at Headquarters in Paris, field offices or institutes for 1 to 6 months, and a candidacy stays in the pool for 6 months. UNESCO does not remunerate interns: travel, visa and medical insurance are arranged and paid for by the intern; applications are accepted until 31 December 2026 on the UNESCO careers portal.
Internships Free France
For applicants aged 20 or over who are in the 3rd year or final year of a bachelor's degree, in a master's or PhD programme, or who completed a bachelor's, master's or PhD no more than 12 months ago; excellent English or French is required. The vacancy notice is a call to join the candidate pool for internships in UNESCO's Sciences Sector, which promotes science, innovation and international cooperation for sustainable development: interns prepare communication materials, analyse partnership and fundraising opportunities and support workshops, conferences and consultations at Headquarters in Paris, field offices or institutes for 1 to 6 months, and a candidacy stays in the pool for 6 months. UNESCO does not remunerate interns: travel, visa and medical insurance are arranged and paid for by the intern; applications are accepted until 31 December 2026 on the UNESCO careers portal.
Internships Free France
For applicants aged 20 or over who are in the 3rd year or final year of a bachelor's degree, in a master's or PhD programme, or who completed a bachelor's, master's or PhD no more than 12 months ago; excellent English or French is required. The vacancy notice is a call to join the candidate pool for internships in UNESCO's Education Sector: interns learn how education projects are developed and managed, analyse education data and draft policy briefs at Headquarters in Paris, field offices or institutes for 1 to 6 months, and a candidacy stays in the pool for 6 months. UNESCO does not remunerate interns: travel, visa and medical insurance are arranged and paid for by the intern; applications are accepted until 31 December 2026 on the UNESCO careers portal.
Internships Free France
The UNESCO Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in education, science, and culture, working under the guidance of the organization's experts. Internships last from 2 to 6 months.
Internships Free
A free online course on Coursera about the ethics of artificial intelligence, developed by UNESCO and LG AI Research, with the option to earn a certificate.
Courses & lectures Free Online
