The Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FPGA) and the Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (BPAPM) are collaborating with the United Nations Association in Canada (UNAC) to provide an opportunity for up to two FPGA students to participate in the International Development and Diplomacy Internship Programme this summer. The programme places highly qualified Canadian university students in postings with United Nations Agencies and other international organizations around the world.
Selected students will serve as Junior Professional Consultants (JPCs), from May-August 2026.
A stipend to help support the candidates selected will be available.
Requirements:
The opportunity is open to any undergraduate student with at least third-year standing in an honours program and any graduate student in a Master’s program in the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FPGA).
Application:
To apply, complete the information below and upload a single file that includes the following:
- Statement of no more than one page, specifying why you are applying for the internship, and the skills, knowledge and experience you bring to the role
- Curriculum vitae, including the names of two referees
- Most recent transcript
Applications must be submitted by Monday, January 5, 2026.
Questions and further Information:
The online information session with a representative of the UN Association of Canada was held on Friday, November 7, 2.30-3.30 pm. The recording of the session can be found here
For any other questions, please complete the form below: