World Economic Forum Internship
About this internship
World Economic Forum internships place students and recent graduates inside the Geneva-based organization behind Davos, supporting research, reports and leader communities across platforms from trade and climate to technology governance. Placements run three to six months and are paid, a meaningful distinction in the Geneva internship market.
Roles post individually on the careers page year-round and fill fast, favoring applicants with sharp writing samples matched to specific teams. For policy-minded students, the network effects of a Forum placement are hard to replicate anywhere else.
Who can apply
- Students and recent graduates in economics, international relations, public policy, business, communications, data and design fields.
- Strong academic records paired with sharp writing and analytical samples.
- Fluent English; French, Spanish, Mandarin or Arabic add value across teams.
- Work authorization or visa eligibility for the hosting office, with Geneva as the main hub.
- Genuine interest in the Forum's platforms, from economic growth and trade to climate, technology governance and health.
- Availability for three to six months full time.
What you will do
- Support Forum platforms and teams producing global reports, initiatives and events, including the famous Davos Annual Meeting.
- Draft research, briefings and analyses on your team's agenda.
- Help coordinate communities of business, government and civil society leaders.
- Contribute to flagship publications like the Global Risks Report depending on team.
- Experience international-organization workflows at a fast, output-driven pace.
- Join an intern and early-career community across the Geneva campus.
Perks and benefits
- Paid placements, distinguishing the Forum from many Geneva NGOs.
- Proximity to global leaders and flagship events, occasionally including Davos support roles.
- A network across international organizations, companies and governments.
- Geneva placement inside the world's densest international-policy ecosystem.
- Strong pipeline into the Forum's early-career programs and global policy roles.
- Exposure to how public-private cooperation actually gets built.
How to apply
- Monitor the careers page, where internships and early-career roles post individually through the year.
- Apply online with CV, cover letter and writing samples tuned to the specific team.
- Shortlisted candidates complete interviews and written exercises.
- Roles fill quickly given the Forum's visibility, so alerts and early applications matter.
- Offers set duration, start dates and Geneva onboarding.
- Non-Swiss candidates receive support documentation for permits where applicable.
Frequently asked questions
Is World Economic Forum Internship paid? +
According to this listing, the compensation is: Paid; monthly salary for interns and early-career fellows Stipend amounts can change between intakes, so confirm the current figure on the official page before applying.
How long does World Economic Forum Internship last? +
The listed duration is 3 to 6 Months.
When is the application deadline? +
This listing has a rolling deadline, meaning applications are reviewed as they arrive rather than by a fixed date. Check the official page for any cycle-specific cutoffs.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Students and recent graduates in economics, international relations, public policy, business, communications, data and design fields; Strong academic records paired with sharp writing and analytical samples; Fluent English; French, Spanish, Mandarin or Arabic add value across te… See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate internships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this internship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
