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FAO Internship Program is a learning opportunity aiming to attract talented young women and men who are strongly motivated to share their new perspectives, innovative ideas and latest research experience.
FAO Interns will receive a stipend in a local currency not exceeding US$ 700 per month. The internship also provides selected students, enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate degree programmewith the opportunity to supplement their academic knowledge with practical work assignments in a field related to the work of FAO.
FAO Internship Program 2026 Summary
- Host: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- Category: Internships | Training
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $700 Monthly Stipends | Medical Coverage | Training
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: August 25, 2026
2026 Food and Agriculture Organization Internship Details:
Applications are open for the FAO Internship Program 2026 at FAO Headquarters in Italy and in other countries.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Their goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.
With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. They believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the 2026 Food and Agriculture Organization Internship, you must:
- Enrolled in an under-graduate, graduate degree programme in a bona fide (i.e. listed in the IAU/UNESCO data base) educational institution at the time of application or recent graduates.
- Candidates must specialize in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.
- Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish). Knowledge of a second FAO language will be considered an asset. Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE and LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
- Be nationals of FAO Member Nations.
- Candidates should be aged between 21 and 30.
- Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills.
- Candidates with family members (defined as brother, sister, mother or father) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not be eligible for the Internship Programme.
- Candidates should have appropriate residence or immigration status in the proposed duty station prior to the start of the internship assignment.
How To Apply for 2026 FAO Internship Program (Step by Step)
- To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills.
- You are requested to attach a letter of motivation, the evidence of attendance in a recognized university or copy of your academic qualifications to the online profile.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Candidates who are not selected before the closing date and wish to be continuously considered for an assignment are requested to re-apply to the new Calls.
- We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
- If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
Financial Benefits
- FAO pays a monthly stipend of $700 to interns if they are not sponsored by sending universities or other entities.
- All interns will receive this stipend for the full duration of the internship program. The Internship lasts for 3-11 Months.