10 New Opportunities: UN Internships,
Scholarships, Fellowships & More
Ten new opportunities just went live — and this batch is unusually diverse. A paid UN internship at IFAD in Rome fighting global hunger, a paid UNDP internship in Istanbul on SDG finance, €1,602/month at Europol in The Hague, up to €3,600/month through the Humboldt Research Fellowship in Germany, a €10,000/year master's scholarship at Ghent University, Google Summer of Code with a stipend up to $6,600, a PhD summer school in Kathmandu with Yale and Stanford faculty, seed funding for social entrepreneurs in Europe and MENA, a cultural heritage conference in Nicosia, and a Dutch student scholarship worth €2,500.
Four deadlines fall within days — UNDP Istanbul closes 25 March, Changemakers for Youth closes 29 March, Europol closes 30 March, and Google Summer of Code and the Humboldt Fellowship close 31 March. Apply immediately if any of those match your profile.
UNDP Research Intern — SDG Finance Portfolio, Istanbul, Türkiye
A paid UNDP internship in Istanbul working on SDG financing, impact investing, and sustainable development at one of the UN's most strategically positioned global centres. Turkish and English fluency required. Less than 48 hours to apply.
Changemakers for Youth 2026 — Social Entrepreneurship & Seed Funding, Europe & MENA
Seed funding, a summit in Morocco, tailored mentorship, and a global community of 1,500 fellow changemakers — fully funded for young social entrepreneurs in Egypt, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Switzerland, or Tunisia.
Europol Internship — EU Law Enforcement, €1,602/month, The Hague, Netherlands
A paid internship at Europe's law enforcement agency — €1,602 per month, up to 12 months, in The Hague. EU nationals only. First professional experience at one of the continent's most internationally significant institutions.
Google Summer of Code 2026 — Paid Open Source Programme, Remote, All Countries
185 open source organisations, mentors from the world's best developer communities, and a stipend up to $6,600 — all remote, all countries, no degree required. One of tech's best-known funded programmes for developers.
Ghent University Master Mind Scholarship 2026–27 — €10,000/year, Belgium
Up to €10,225 per year, a near-full tuition waiver, and comprehensive health insurance at one of Europe's top universities in one of its most beautiful medieval cities. Open to international students worldwide — apply for your programme before the deadline.
ACES Political Economy Summer School 2026 — PhD Workshop, Kathmandu, Nepal
Free to attend, accommodation included, and faculty from Yale, Stanford, LSE, and the University of Chicago — one of the most competitive and rewarding academic opportunities for PhD students in political economy this year. Kathmandu.
NL Scholarship 2026 — €2,500 Grant for Study, Internship or Research Abroad, Netherlands
A €2,500 need-based grant for Erasmus University Rotterdam students with plans to study, intern, or do research outside Europe. For Dutch students where finances are the one barrier holding back an international experience.
IFAD Internship Programme 2026 — Paid, Agriculture & Rural Development, Rome
A paid internship at a UN agency in Rome working on real projects that fight hunger, reduce poverty, and support rural communities across the globe. Open to students and recent graduates worldwide — one of the most impactful UN internship programmes available.
Humboldt Research Fellowship 2026 — Postdoc & Experienced Researchers, Germany
One of the most prestigious research fellowships in the world — open to researchers of all nationalities and all fields. Up to €3,600/month, German language course, family benefits, and lifelong alumni support. For postdocs and experienced researchers.
European Cultural Heritage Summit 2026 — Heritage as the Soul of Mare Nostrum, Nicosia, Cyprus
Five days in a divided city — heritage awards, policy forums, museum tours, cross-community dialogue, and a networking evening under the Mediterranean stars. If you work in or care about cultural heritage, this is the most important gathering on your calendar this year.
Before You Apply
Every listing links to the full opportunity page on Youth Works Hub with complete eligibility requirements and application instructions. Always read the full listing before applying — requirements vary significantly between categories.
The Humboldt Fellowship and IFAD internship have rolling deadlines but competitive selection processes — apply early. The Europol internship is open to EU nationals only. Google Summer of Code requires no degree but does require coding experience. Check each listing carefully.
New opportunities are added to youthworkshub.org every day.
