{"id":44633,"date":"2025-11-15T07:15:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T07:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=44633"},"modified":"2025-11-15T07:15:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T07:15:28","slug":"apply-for-the-oecd-young-associates-programme-yap-2025-2027-paid-job-in-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=44633","title":{"rendered":"OECD Young Associates Programme (YAP) 2026\u20132028: A Fully Paid Two-Year Policy Fellowship in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"977\">Applications for the <strong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"768\">2026\u20132028 Young Associates Programme are now open<\/strong>, and the deadline to apply is <strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"819\">14 December 2025<\/strong>. If you dream of working in Paris, contributing to cutting-edge policy reforms, and preparing for graduate study, this program is an exceptional opportunity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"two-column-container column-container--two-col-4-8\">\n<div id=\"two-column-container-7bc4d0a5c9\" class=\"cmp-two-column-container column-container\">\n<div class=\"cmp-two-column-container__container column-container__container\">\n<div id=\"container-65161b8a4f\" class=\"cmp-container\">\n<div class=\"cmp-text\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Young Associates Programme (YAP) is a two-year programme targeted at recent undergraduates who wish to gain a significant first professional experience in the world of multilateral policy making, research and analysis. The Programme provides support for talented students with an interest in policy making who wish to pursue future postgraduate studies.<\/p>\n<p>OECD Young Associates work closely with senior managers, gaining exposure to tackling some of today\u2019s most pressing social and economic policy challenges. Day-to-day tasks may involve background research, drafting, liaising with partners internally and externally, and assisting in the coordination of events ranging from policy forums to ministerial conferences. Senior managers will act as mentors throughout the programme, with a focus on developing professional competences and research expertise \u2013 and providing a solid foundation for future academic success.<\/p>\n<div class=\"two-column-container column-container--two-col-4-8\">\n<div id=\"two-column-container-7bc4d0a5c9\" class=\"cmp-two-column-container column-container\">\n<div class=\"cmp-two-column-container__container column-container__container\">\n<div id=\"container-65161b8a4f\" class=\"cmp-container\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div id=\"text-46fef11e01\" class=\"cmp-text\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"teaser cmp-teaser--information\">\n<div id=\"teaser-80eceb5ab5\" class=\"cmp-teaser\">\n<div class=\"cmp-teaser__content\">\n<div class=\"description text\">\n<div id=\"description-52d7347872\" class=\"cmp-text\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1035\"><strong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1035\">What Is the OECD Young Associates Programme?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1270\">The <strong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1077\">Young Associates Programme (YAP)<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1141\">two-year, full-time professional development programme<\/strong> designed for talented recent undergraduates interested in multilateral public policy, research, and global affairs. It provides:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1510\">\n<li data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1319\">\n<p data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1319\">Direct mentorship from OECD senior managers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1358\">\n<p data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1358\">Exposure to high-level policy work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1428\">\n<p data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1428\">Hands-on experience in research, analysis, and event coordination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1510\">\n<p data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1510\">A strong foundation for future <strong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1489\">Master\u2019s or PhD studies<\/strong> in relevant fields<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1657\">Young Associates collaborate on critical policy issues\u2014from climate action and economic analysis to digital transformation and global governance.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1734\"><strong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1734\">Where Will Young Associates Work? (2026\u20132028 Host Directorates)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1833\">Selected candidates will be assigned to one of the following OECD directorates or special bodies:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1868\"><strong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1868\">Directorates &amp; Work Areas<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2712\">\n<li data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1962\">\n<p data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1962\"><strong data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1930\">Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs (DAF):<\/strong> OECD Working Group on Bribery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2028\">\n<p data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2028\"><strong data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1996\">Economics Department (ECO):<\/strong> Office of the Chief Economist<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2143\">\n<p data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2143\"><strong data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2093\">Directorate for Employment, Labour &amp; Social Affairs (ELS):<\/strong> Health data linkage and socio-economic analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2209\">\n<p data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2209\"><strong data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2180\">Environment Directorate (ENV):<\/strong> Climate finance assessment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2305\">\n<p data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2305\"><strong data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2251\">Financial Action Task Force (FATF):<\/strong> Anti-Money Laundering &amp; Counter-Terrorist Financing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2372\">\n<p data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2372\"><strong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2352\">Directorate for Public Governance (GOV):<\/strong> Director\u2019s Office<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2482\">\n<p data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2415\"><strong data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2413\">International Energy Agency (IEA):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2482\">\n<li data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2455\">\n<p data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2455\">Energy security data and training<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2482\">\n<p data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2482\">World Energy Outlook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2645\">\n<p data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2544\"><strong data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2542\">Science, Technology and Innovation Directorate (STI):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2645\">\n<li data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2591\">\n<p data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2591\">Data governance, privacy &amp; digital flows<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2645\">\n<p data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2645\">Digital transformation and technology diffusion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2712\">\n<p data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2712\"><strong data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2692\">Trade and Agriculture Directorate (TAD):<\/strong> Director\u2019s Office<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2831\">This diversity of placements gives candidates the opportunity to work on some of today\u2019s most pressing global issues.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2861\"><strong data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2861\">Who Is Eligible?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2921\">To apply for the <strong data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2903\">YAP 2026\u20132028 cycle<\/strong>, candidates must:<\/p>\n<p>To be eligible for the YAP 2026-28 round, candidates must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Hold a Bachelor\u2019s or equivalent degree with graduation date between 1 January 2025 and 1 September 2026<\/b>\u00a0in the academic field related to the position(s) of interest (Applications from candidates who already hold or are enrolled in a Master\u2019s, PhD, or equivalent degree are not considered)<\/li>\n<li><b>Hold a nationality of an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/en\/about\/members-partners.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OECD Member country<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>(Applications from candidates who are not OECD Member country nationals are not considered)<\/li>\n<li><b>Demonstrate overall academic achievement<\/b>\u00a0with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale (Please see the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scholaro.com\/gpa-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GPA conversion tool<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><b>Have fluency in one of the two OECD official languages<\/b>\u00a0(English and French) and a commitment to reach a good working level of the other after joining the OECD<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate the ability to contribute as a Young Associate in the area of work, as well as demonstrate motivation to pursue a graduate degree in a relevant field after completing the Programme.<\/li>\n<li>Be able to start the Programme in September 2026 in Paris, France for the two-year assignment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, it is an asset if candidates demonstrate they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold a degree or have completed coursework in the relevant academic fields required for the position<\/li>\n<li>Have conducted research, written reports, or a thesis related to the work area<\/li>\n<li>Possess relevant work experience for the position<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate the required skills and competencies<\/li>\n<li>Understand how their participation in the Programme could contribute to their future academic and professional plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"two-column-container column-container--two-col-6-6\">\n<div id=\"two-column-container-e541c19d0a\" class=\"cmp-two-column-container column-container\">\n<div class=\"cmp-two-column-container__container column-container__container\">\n<div id=\"container-aa6397d89f\" class=\"cmp-container\">\n<div class=\"embed\">\n<div id=\"embed-ee4e9bde23\" class=\"cmp-embed\"><iframe title=\"Young Associates Programme Eligibility Tester\" src=\"https:\/\/quiz.tryinteract.com\/#\/61781b3dcc4cbd0018da599f?\" height=\"630\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-10066145_227=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-10066145_228=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-34=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-36=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cmp-two-column-container__container column-container__container\">\n<div id=\"container-66ac514f5b\" class=\"cmp-container\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div id=\"text-0d5ab7677b\" class=\"cmp-text\">\n<p>Try our interactive eligibility tester to quickly verify if you are eligible for the Young Associates Programme.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"271\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"271\">OECD Member Countries (38 Members)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"285\"><strong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"285\">Americas<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"369\">\n<li data-start=\"286\" 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Austria<br data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"395\" \/>8. Belgium<br data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"408\" \/>9. Czech Republic<br data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"428\" \/>10. Denmark<br data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"442\" \/>11. Estonia<br data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"456\" \/>12. Finland<br data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"470\" \/>13. France<br data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"483\" data-is-only-node=\"\" \/>14. Germany<br data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"497\" \/>15. Greece<br data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"510\" \/>16. Hungary<br data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"524\" \/>17. Iceland<br data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"538\" \/>18. Ireland<br data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"552\" \/>19. Italy<br data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"564\" \/>20. Latvia<br data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"577\" \/>21. Lithuania<br data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"593\" \/>22. Luxembourg<br data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"610\" \/>23. Netherlands<br data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"628\" \/>24. Norway<br data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"641\" \/>25. Poland<br data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"654\" \/>26. Portugal<br data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"669\" \/>27. Slovak Republic<br data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"691\" \/>28. Slovenia<br data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"706\" \/>29. Spain<br data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"718\" \/>30. Sweden<br data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"731\" \/>31. Switzerland<br data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"749\" \/>32. United Kingdom<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"865\"><strong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"787\">Asia-Pacific<\/strong><br \/>\n33. Australia<br data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"804\" \/>34. Japan<br data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"816\" \/>35. Korea (Republic of Korea)<br data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"848\" \/>36. New Zealand<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"909\"><strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"882\">Middle East<\/strong><br \/>\n37. Israel<br data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"896\" \/>38. T\u00fcrkiye<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"3853\" data-end=\"3896\"><strong data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3896\">Selection Timeline for YAP 2026\u20132028<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Recruitment for the YAP 2026-28 round:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>14 November 2025:<\/b>\u00a0YAP positions are advertised and applications (CVs and cover letters) are accepted through the OECD Careers website. Candidates may apply to more than one relevant position<\/li>\n<li><b>14 December 2025:\u00a0<\/b>Deadline for submission of applications at 23:59 CET.<\/li>\n<li><b>December 2025<\/b>: Applications are screened, and elegible candidates are invited to complete an online aptitude test.<\/li>\n<li><b>January-February 2026<\/b>: Retained candidates will advance through a series of assessments, which may include video interviews and a written assessment. Only those who are successful at each stage will be invited to participate in the subsequent assessments.<\/li>\n<li><b>March-April 2026<\/b>: Final selections are made and employment offers are sent to successful candidates.<\/li>\n<li><b>September 2026<\/b>: Young Associates take up duty in Paris, France.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4251\" data-end=\"4342\">Applicants can apply for <strong data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4298\">multiple positions<\/strong>, provided they match the required profiles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div id=\"text-a1b6c7a51d\" class=\"cmp-text\">\n<p>Recruitment for the YAP 2026-28 round:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>14 November 2025:<\/b>\u00a0YAP positions are advertised and applications (CVs and cover letters) are accepted through the OECD Careers website. Candidates may apply to more than one relevant position<\/li>\n<li><b>14 December 2025:\u00a0<\/b>Deadline for submission of applications at 23:59 CET.<\/li>\n<li><b>December 2025<\/b>: Applications are screened, and elegible candidates are invited to complete an online aptitude test.<\/li>\n<li><b>January-February 2026<\/b>: Retained candidates will advance through a series of assessments, which may include video interviews and a written assessment. Only those who are successful at each stage will be invited to participate in the subsequent assessments.<\/li>\n<li><b>March-April 2026<\/b>: Final selections are made and employment offers are sent to successful candidates.<\/li>\n<li><b>September 2026<\/b>: Young Associates take up duty in Paris, France.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion panelcontainer\">\n<div id=\"accordion-f8b18ac70a\" class=\"cmp-accordion\" data-placeholder-text=\"false\">\n<div id=\"accordion-f8b18ac70a-item-317686b9c5\" class=\"cmp-accordion__item\" data-cmp-hook-accordion=\"item\" data-cmp-data-layer=\"{&quot;accordion-f8b18ac70a-item-317686b9c5&quot;:{&quot;@type&quot;:&quot;oecd\/components\/two-column-container\/v1\/two-column-container\/accordion\/item&quot;,&quot;repo:modifyDate&quot;:&quot;2024-05-15T10:44:47Z&quot;,&quot;dc:title&quot;:&quot;Note to applicants&quot;}}\" data-cmp-expanded=\"\">\n<h3 class=\"cmp-accordion__header\"><strong><button id=\"accordion-f8b18ac70a-item-317686b9c5-button\" class=\"cmp-accordion__button cmp-accordion__button--expanded\" type=\"button\" aria-controls=\"accordion-f8b18ac70a-item-317686b9c5-panel\" data-cmp-hook-accordion=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"cmp-accordion__title\">Note to applicants<\/span><\/button><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-f8b18ac70a-item-317686b9c5-panel\" class=\"cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--expanded\" role=\"region\" data-cmp-hook-accordion=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-f8b18ac70a-item-317686b9c5-button\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item container responsivegrid\">\n<div id=\"accordion-item-317686b9c5\" class=\"cmp-container\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div id=\"text-63476d1011\" class=\"cmp-text\">\n<p>The recruitment timeline may be subject to change, in which case relevant candidates participating in the recruitment process will be duly notified.<\/p>\n<p>The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. The OECD prohibits any form of discrimination, gender or otherwise, including with regard to recruitment, professional development and promotion, as well as equal pay for equivalent work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"4349\" data-end=\"4412\"><strong data-start=\"4352\" data-end=\"4412\">Special Invitation: Live YAP Webinar on 24 November 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4462\">Join the official <strong data-start=\"4432\" data-end=\"4452\">YAP Live Webinar<\/strong> to learn:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4464\" data-end=\"4642\">\n<li data-start=\"4464\" data-end=\"4511\">\n<p data-start=\"4466\" data-end=\"4511\">How to write a standout CV and cover letter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4512\" data-end=\"4555\">\n<p data-start=\"4514\" data-end=\"4555\">What to expect at each assessment stage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4556\" data-end=\"4594\">\n<p data-start=\"4558\" data-end=\"4594\">Tips from current Young Associates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4595\" data-end=\"4642\">\n<p data-start=\"4597\" data-end=\"4642\">Answers to your questions during a live Q&amp;A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4644\" data-end=\"4697\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong data-start=\"4647\" data-end=\"4667\">24 November 2025<\/strong><br data-start=\"4667\" data-end=\"4670\" \/>\ud83d\udd53 <strong data-start=\"4673\" data-end=\"4695\">14:00 (Paris time)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4699\" data-end=\"4774\">Register via LinkedIn: <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/events\/7389256264297435136\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4722\" data-end=\"4774\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/events\/7389256264297435136\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4781\" data-end=\"4807\"><strong data-start=\"4784\" data-end=\"4807\">Salary and Benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4809\" data-end=\"4877\">The OECD provides a <strong data-start=\"4829\" data-end=\"4865\">competitive compensation package<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4879\" data-end=\"4901\"><strong data-start=\"4883\" data-end=\"4901\">Monthly Salary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4902\" data-end=\"4989\">\n<li data-start=\"4902\" data-end=\"4989\">\n<p data-start=\"4904\" data-end=\"4989\"><strong data-start=\"4904\" data-end=\"4924\">\u20ac3,886 per month<\/strong><br data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"4927\" \/><em data-start=\"4929\" data-end=\"4989\">(Exempt from French income tax; standard deductions apply)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4991\" data-end=\"5018\"><strong data-start=\"4995\" data-end=\"5018\">Additional Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In addition, Young Associates may be eligible for the following allowances as established by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/content\/dam\/oecd\/en\/about\/careers\/Staff_Rules_and_Regulations_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Staff Regulations<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5019\" data-end=\"5282\">\n<li data-start=\"5019\" data-end=\"5083\">\n<p data-start=\"5021\" data-end=\"5083\"><strong data-start=\"5021\" data-end=\"5043\">Leaving allowance:<\/strong> approx. \u20ac21,000 (24-month assignment)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5084\" data-end=\"5109\">\n<p data-start=\"5086\" data-end=\"5109\"><strong data-start=\"5086\" data-end=\"5107\">Medical insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5110\" data-end=\"5153\">\n<p data-start=\"5112\" data-end=\"5153\"><strong data-start=\"5112\" data-end=\"5151\">Expatriation allowance &amp; home leave<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5154\" data-end=\"5226\">\n<p data-start=\"5156\" data-end=\"5226\"><strong data-start=\"5156\" data-end=\"5183\">Installation allowance:<\/strong> one month\u2019s salary for single candidates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5227\" data-end=\"5282\">\n<p data-start=\"5229\" data-end=\"5282\"><strong data-start=\"5229\" data-end=\"5280\">Reimbursement of travel and relocation expenses<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5284\" data-end=\"5380\">This makes the YAP one of the most financially accessible early-career international programmes.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5387\" data-end=\"5406\"><strong data-start=\"5390\" data-end=\"5406\">How to Apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5408\" data-end=\"5508\">Applications are submitted exclusively through the <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.smartrecruiters.com\/OECD\/oecd---en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"5459\" data-end=\"5482\">OECD Careers Portal<\/strong><\/a> (English). If you want to apply with the French language portal, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/fr\/about\/careers\/young-associates.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check here<\/a> .<br data-start=\"5483\" data-end=\"5486\" \/>Prepare the following:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5510\" data-end=\"5662\">\n<li data-start=\"5510\" data-end=\"5531\">\n<p data-start=\"5512\" data-end=\"5531\">A polished <strong data-start=\"5523\" data-end=\"5529\">CV<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5532\" data-end=\"5591\">\n<p data-start=\"5534\" data-end=\"5591\">A compelling <strong data-start=\"5547\" data-end=\"5563\">cover letter<\/strong> tailored to each position<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5592\" data-end=\"5616\">\n<p data-start=\"5594\" data-end=\"5616\">Academic transcripts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5617\" data-end=\"5662\">\n<p data-start=\"5619\" data-end=\"5662\">Any relevant research samples (if required)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5664\" data-end=\"5713\">For questions, email: <strong data-start=\"5686\" data-end=\"5713\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5688\" data-end=\"5711\">YoungAssociate@oecd.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5720\" data-end=\"5743\"><strong data-start=\"5723\" data-end=\"5743\">Useful Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"link-list empty-page\">\n<div class=\"link-list__content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"link-list__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/content\/dam\/oecd\/en\/about\/careers\/young-associates\/YAP-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Young Associates Programme Brochure<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"link-list__content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"link-list__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/content\/dam\/oecd\/en\/about\/careers\/young-associates\/Young%20Associates%20Programme-FAQ.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"link-list__content\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"link-list__title\"><a class=\"link-list__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p23f03-2jf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Internships<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"link-list__title\"><a class=\"link-list__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/en\/programmes\/youthwise.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Youthwise<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"5744\" data-end=\"5875\">\n<li data-start=\"5836\" data-end=\"5875\"><a href=\"http:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?v=I3e4hrLQmZg&amp;embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oecd.org%2F&amp;embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oecd.org&amp;source_ve_path=MjM4NTE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Young Associates Programme Video<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>French<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/fr\/about\/careers\/young-associates.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/fr\/about\/careers\/young-associates.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>English:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/en\/about\/careers\/young-associates.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/en\/about\/careers\/young-associates.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Applications for the 2026\u20132028 Young Associates Programme are now open, and the deadline to apply is 14 December 2025. 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