The University of Westminster is advertising funded placements with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). These full-time internships last six to nine months and are reserved for eligible Westminster students, rather than the general public. Official programme details.
Eligibility and funding
Second-year and final-year undergraduates and postgraduate students may apply, including home and international students. Foundation and first-year students are excluded. Applicants should have relevant studies or an interest in IOM’s work.
The university provides funding towards internship expenses. No amount is published, and applicants should not assume an IOM salary or complete coverage of living costs.
Two current opportunities
- Geneva, Switzerland: HR Business Partnering Unit, supporting the Deputy Director for Human Resources with operational, coordination and project work.
- Tunis, Tunisia: Programme Support/Communications, including preliminary research, concept notes, proposals, knowledge records, media monitoring and communications content.
Read each full job description and person specification before deciding which role matches your experience.
Documents, deadline and start
Log into the university’s Impactpool portal and submit the form, a CV using the supplied template and a tailored cover letter. Multiple applications are permitted, but each letter should address its particular post.
Both close 6 November 2026 at 23:55 GMT (UTC+0). The start date is agreed with the relevant IOM office; applicants should use the current vacancies rather than older start-date wording in the university notice.
Frequently asked questions
Can students at other universities apply? These listings are Westminster-only.
What should I confirm before accepting? Obtain the funding amount, payment schedule and expected expenses from the university. Compare those with accommodation, travel and any documentation costs before committing to a placement.
View the Tunis placement and apply
Independent opportunity summary. This publisher is not the recruiting organisation or funder, does not select applicants and cannot guarantee an award. Apply through the official routes and check current terms before submitting.
