ELF-UNESCO Traineeship
Forecasted
ELF-UNESCO Traineeship supports Indigenous and Aboriginal individuals through practical work with UNESCO’s Education team to deepen their experience and contribute to education and language preservation.
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Applications for the ELF-UNESCO Traineeship are now closed; the funder previously listed them as open.
Funder: Endangered Language Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: US$5,000 for a two-month traineeship in Paris
Summary: Supports Indigenous and Aboriginal individuals gaining practical experience in language and education with UNESCO’s Education team.
Key Information: Applicants must be Indigenous or Aboriginal, hold a bachelor’s degree, and demonstrate spoken and written English proficiency.
Description
The Endangered Language Fund (ELF) sponsors a two-month traineeship with UNESCO’s Education team at its headquarters in Paris, France. Offered in the context of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages, the placement gives Indigenous and Aboriginal individuals hands-on experience contributing to UNESCO’s work in education and language preservation. ELF funding helps recipients meet the costs of participating.
Through practical assignments related to language and education, trainees deepen their knowledge and consolidate their experience. The programme also introduces participants to UNESCO’s mandate, programmes, and processes. Interaction with UNESCO education staff provides professional input, while trainees contribute their ideas, knowledge, experience, and dedication to the organization’s activities.
