ELF-UNESCO Paris Traineeship
The ELF-UNESCO Paris Traineeship by the Endangered Language Fund offers Indigenous individuals hands-on experience in language preservation with UNESCO’s Education team in Paris.
Funder: Endangered Language Fund
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Projected application deadline)
Funding Amounts: US$5,000 stipend for a 2-month traineeship in Paris; recipient is responsible for costs exceeding this amount.
Summary: Annual traineeship for Indigenous or Aboriginal individuals to gain hands-on experience in education and language preservation with UNESCO’s Education team in Paris.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may shift—check the program page for updates.
Description
The ELF-UNESCO Paris Traineeship is an annual program sponsored by the Endangered Language Fund (ELF) offering Indigenous or Aboriginal individuals the opportunity to work with UNESCO’s Education team at its Paris headquarters. The traineeship focuses on education and language preservation, providing immersive, hands-on experience in UNESCO's international initiatives. Participants will develop professional skills, deepen their understanding of strategies supporting Indigenous languages, and actively contribute to UNESCO’s global mission.
