2026 ICHCAP Associate Expert Programme

The International Information and Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO (ICHCAP) is calling for applications from young professionals for the 2026 ICH Associate Expert Programme.

The key objective of the programme is to support individuals aspiring to become professionals in the ICH field through internships and research in ICH safeguarding. Participants will engage in various networking programmes at ICHCAP as interns, with opportunities to experience and engage with ICH communities for individual research.

Considering the demand from local communities and partner organisations, as well as opportunities for enhancing participant capacities, the programme has been extended to 4 months.

The duration of the programme is from August to November 2026 in Jeonju, Korea.

Eligibility

• Be an Asian-Pacific professional who has more than two years of work experience in relevant fields OR
• Be an Asian-Pacific student in a higher education (graduate, postgraduate, or postdoctoral programme in living heritage, culture, international cooperation, and other related fields)

Support

• During the internship, the participant will have an opportunity to experience working in the ICH field at the international level through various active projects of ICHCAP this year.
• Accommodation.
• Living expenses and research grant of 1,200,000 KRW per month for the entire duration of the programme (four months).

2026 ICHCAP Associate Expert Programme application guidelines

Deadline: 17 April 2026