We encourage qualified undergraduates to apply, as well as graduate students and those between degrees. We welcome students who have studied the United Nations and international organizations, but we consider specialized academic training less important than dedication, intelligence and willingness to work hard. We favor tenacious researchers, good writers and those who are handy around an office. We especially encourage applications from those with broad international travel and work experience and those with a progressive, egalitarian and global outlook. A Supportive Environment GPF provides a very intern-supportive environment.
Internships begin with a well-developed training process.
All interns work as members of a team and enjoy substantial responsibility in their special area of work. The GPF office , located across the street from the UN, provides a pleasant work environment, equipped with a high-speed computer network and comfortable workplaces. It is an atmosphere low on stress and high on accomplishment and serious purpose. In the building, a community of many NGOs often work and socialize together. Interns can network with these and other NGOs, as well as UN and mission staff.