Applications are now open for the 2026 FAO Internship Programme. Applications are now open for the 2026 FAO Internship Programme based at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy. Candidates will work at FAO Headquarters. The programme is open to currently enrolled undergraduate and postgraduate students. Interns will receive a monthly stipend of US$700, plus medical coverage. All interns will receive this stipend for the duration of the programme, which ranges from 3 to 11 months. An IELTS score is not required, and there is no application fee. For more information on the FAO Internship Programme, benefits, requirements, and application procedures, please see below.
Details about the FAO Internship Programme 2026 in Rome, Italy
- Host Organization : Food and Agriculture Organization
- Country : Italy (Headquarters)
- Location : Rome
- Duration : 3-11 months
- Deadline: January 1, 2026
Financial benefits of training at FAO
The program covers:
- Monthly Salary : Trainees will receive a salary in local currency not exceeding $700 per month.
- Medical coverage related to the service provided is provided .
What is the role of the Food and Agriculture Organization?
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a United Nations agency responsible for food and agriculture. FAO aims to combat hunger worldwide and ensure people have access to healthy, high-quality, and nutritious food.
The FAO Internship Programme is designed for young men and women from FAO Member States to bring new and innovative ideas to the Organization's areas of work.
Training venue
Training opportunities are available in Rome, Italy (FAO Headquarters).
Eligibility criteria
- Nationality : Candidates must be nationals of FAO Member States .
- Education : Candidates with a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree, or university degrees, are eligible to apply.
- FAO only accepts applications from candidates with higher educational qualifications from institutions listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
- Languages : IELTS test is not required.
- Age : Between 21 and 30 years old at the start of training.
- Family Relationships : Candidates who have family members (brother, sister, mother or father) working for FAO under any type of contract are not eligible to apply for the internship programme.
- Visa : The applicant must be able to obtain a visa prior to travel.
- Read the FAO FAQs .
How to apply for an internship at FAO?
All applicants must complete an online application form. If you see " Invitation to Express Interest ," this indicates the training opportunity. Click the link below, then go to Vacancies . Then select " Training ."
You must also upload a letter of motivation and proof of attendance at a recognized university. Below is a link to the official FAO Internship Programme website.