Introduction to WIPO Young Experts Program: Growing Future Global IP Leaders

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Join our Career event for the WIPO Young Experts Program, a unique opportunity for in-depth and engaging dialogues for young and talented individuals who aspire to become future global Intellectual Property leaders.

During this one-hour live event, you will have the opportunity to:

• Learn more about WIPO and the Young Experts Program.

• Connect with our Young Experts Program Team and current Young Experts to understand their journeys and current roles at WIPO.

• Q&A session – Let’s hear from you!
  
  

 

“The WIPO “Young Experts Program” (YEP) aims to train the next generation of global Intellectual Property leaders to help build innovation ecosystems around the world. Through this 2-year program, young and talented individuals will be groomed to not only understand the technical aspects of IP but also apply them in practice, to make an impact in their countries and regions.

This is boot camp for your career - and a graduate program for life!

Our next Young Experts cohort will join WIPO early 2024. Call for applications to be launched in September 2023.”

 

Young Experts Program's Requirements

• Maximum 35 years of age at the time of application
• Available for 24 months for 2024-2026
• University degree
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and spoken English

In addition, preferred requirements are as follows:

• Knowledge / experience in the areas of IP, innovation or creativity
• Knowledge of other UN languages

*The Young Experts Program takes place in Geneva, Switzerland and it cannot be carried out remotely.

Calls for applications are now open and will close on September 22, 2023 at 11:59PM (Geneva time).
For more information about the Young Experts Program at WIPO, please visit Young Experts Program (wipo.int)

 

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Young Experts Program Cohort 2024-25 

  

As we progress with our third cohort’s recruitment for the year 2024-25, we are excited to share a brief overview of the program’s timeline and the selection process below. The below will provide applicants with an idea of the different stages of recruitment and the timeframe involved. Due to the fast-paced nature of the program, we may not always be able to get back to candidates who would not have made it to the next stages. 

  

Selection process and timeline:  

When to submit your applications? (Applications opening)  

  Calls for applications are now open and will close on September 22, 2023 at 11:59PM (Geneva time). 

  

What are the different stages of recruitment and when will they happen? (Selection process) 

Pre-screening - mid-late September  

Virtual interviews (round 1) – mid-late October  

Virtual interviews (round 2) – early-mid November  

Selection complete – early December  

Onboarding process – early January  

  

When are you expected to join us? (Commencement date)  

Please note that the commencement date for the program will be February 1, 2024 and as the program takes place in Geneva, Switzerland and cannot be carried out remotely, the successful candidates will be required to physically be present on the commencement date. 

  

How to apply?  

Visit our Young Experts Program page https://www.wipo.int/jobs/en/young-experts-program.html for further information and to apply.  

  

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