Academic internships

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Consulate General of Switzerland in New York

The Consulate General in New York offers three internship positions to qualified candidates in the the following sections:

Economic Affairs and Communication - Cultural Affairs

Find more information in the document: Academic Internships (PDF, 3 Pages, 308.7 kB)

Eligibility & Key Requirements

To apply for an academic internship, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Swiss citizens with residence in Switzerland, or foreign nationals with valid Swiss residence and work authorization for the entire duration of the internship.
Post-graduation internships must begin within one year of completing the degree. The one-year period is calculated from the first day of the month following the date on the diploma.
Academic internships within the Federal Administration may not exceed 12 months in total.

For detailed information on eligibility criteria and application procedures, please visit: https://www.eda.admin.ch/de/studierende