The WIPO Fellowship is a professional development program that funds early-career individuals from diverse backgrounds to work at WIPO in Geneva, gaining hands-on exposure to intellectual property at both technical and strategic levels. It exists to build a global pipeline of IP-literate leaders who can contribute to economic growth in their home countries and regions.

- Eligibility: at least a first-level university degree (e.g., bachelor's) - Demonstrated interest and potential in IP, innovation, or technology transfer - Academic background and experience relevant to the fellowship type (e.g., translation, IP policy, economics) - Diversity of background (geographic, educational, professional) - Motivation to contribute to economic growth in home country/region - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work in a multicultural, international environment - For translation fellows: language proficiency and translation skills - No explicit scoring rubric published; selection is competitive based on application and interview

Past fellows include young professionals from diverse countries (e.g., Greece, India, Argentina, Oman, South Korea) working in areas such as IP policies for women inventors, economics and data analytics, diversity and inclusion, Madrid Operations, and PCT Translation. They are typically early-career with a first degree, seeking to build IP expertise and leadership skills.

The ideal applicant is a young, talented professional with a first-level university degree, a strong interest in intellectual property, and a clear vision for how IP knowledge will empower their career and contribute to economic development in their home region. They are adaptable, globally minded, and eager to learn both technical and strategic aspects of IP within an international organization.