WIPO Fellowship 2026 – Knowledge Management and Data Analytics
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
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About This Scholarship
The WIPO Fellowship is a 12-month programme at WIPO headquarters in Geneva designed for early to mid-career professionals in library and information science, knowledge management, and research support. Fellows receive a monthly stipend of CHF 6,000 while gaining practical experience in knowledge management, digital information services, and evidence-based decision-making within a United Nations specialized agency.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Monthly stipend of CHF 6,000
- Travel assistance for arrival and departure
- Support with obtaining Swiss entry visa
- Medical insurance contribution
- Accident insurance coverage
- Assistance in obtaining Swiss residence and work permit
Who Can Apply
- 1 Possess a first-level university degree in Library Science, Information Science, Knowledge Management, or a closely related discipline
- 2 Have at least two years of professional experience in libraries, knowledge management, research support, or information services
- 3 Possess experience collecting, managing, and analysing library or information-related data
- 4 Have experience using service metrics and usage statistics to support performance assessment
- 5 Possess experience preparing analytical reports that inform organizational decision-making
- 6 Demonstrate strong proficiency with spreadsheet applications and data analysis tools
- 7 Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English
- 8 Show strong understanding of library operations and digital information services
- 9 Possess knowledge of library assessment methodologies
- 10 Demonstrate ability to organize and interpret data from multiple sources