Among the Best internships in Japan. The Applications are inviting to apply for the UNU Junior Fellows Internship in Tokyo, Japan. It is a Paid Internship in Japan for foreign and Japanese Students funded by the United Nations University (UNU). Application is free, and the programme is available to graduates, students, and professionals who want to learn about the work of the United Nations and the United Nations University. Six months is the duration of the UNU internship, and fellows will be based at the UNU headquarter in Tokyo during August to the end of February 2025. Furthermore, applicants from any part of the globe are eligible. United Nations University (UNU) is a research and academic wing of the United Nations, situated in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.
Information About the UNU Junior Fellows Internship 2025/26 in Japan
Country: Japan
Location: UNU HQ, Tokyo
Internship Duration: 6 months
Financial Benefits: Paid & other Perks
Deadline: 31st May 2025
Financial Benefits
The Programme Provides:
- A monthly stipend to pay for living costs
- Transport to/from the UNU headquarters in Shibuya.
- Office Accommodation
- Free access to the library and gym.
- 1.5 days annual leave.
Internship Dates & Cost of living
- Contract duration: Approximately 6 months (24 weeks)
- Estimated start date: 26th August 2025
- Estimated end date: 25th February 2026
- Purpose of the Internship
- To facilitate interaction and exchange between young scholars, professionals, and UNU.
- To familiarize junior fellows with work of the Office of the Rector and UNU.
- To provide young professionals with intensive, hands-on work experience within a UN agency.
- To acquaint young professionals with an administrative working environment.
- Assisting in activities for the Office of the Rector.
Eligibility Criteria
The Internship is available to all Nationals.
Postgraduate studies (Master's/Doctoral) completed or undertaken in the related field.
Under 32 years of age at time of application.
Up to 5 years of relevant professional working experience.
Native/fluent English (written and spoken).
Strong research, writing, and analytical capabilities.
Good people skills with effective working with others.
Problem-solving capability.
High computer proficiency (MS Office proficiency, Excel preferred).
Interest in the UN and UNU's activity.
Required Documents
Application
CV
Cover Letter
Application form
Funding form
Letters of Recommendation and Recommendation Form.
Funding source: Please fill in the attached Funding Form and return. The form should include your source, amount, and duration of your actual and/or anticipated funding during your time in Tokyo.
Instead of a P11 form that must be submitted in the online application, please provide your updated CV.
How to Apply for the UNU Junior Fellows Internship 2025/26
Application is done online. Kindly complete both the online application as well as funding application form. Contact will only be made with shortlisted applicants.
