2014-02-17
Translation/Terminology Fellowship Programme for Graduate Students at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Call for Applications February 2014

The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Translation Service of WIPO organizes on an ongoing basis a fellowship programme for assistant translators, terminologists and technical specialists with an aim to providing on-the-job experience at an international organization.

Fellowships may vary in length but under normal circumstances would not be shorter than three months. Participants in the programme are remunerated and WIPO may consider paying travel costs under certain circumstances.
Candidates should be a recent graduate of or currently be pursuing an advanced degree programme (Master’s, Doctorate or an equivalent degree) in translation, terminology or a related linguistic discipline.

Persons interested in applying for a fellowship should send their CV or resumé (ensuring that their name is included in all file names), accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating periods of availability, to PCT.Fellowship@wipo.int mentioning in the Subject field “Fellowship application”, Although applications may be submitted at any time, candidates for a fellowship in 2014 should preferably ensure their applications reach WIPO by March 10th.