The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced its Internship Program Plan for 2025, aimed at providing students and recent graduates with valuable experience in global health.
The program is designed to build a diverse pool of future leaders in public health by offering opportunities to gain insight into WHO’s technical and administrative programs.
Interns will work on various projects, enhancing their knowledge and skills in areas such as public health, medical, social fields, management, administration, communications, and external relations.
The internship duration ranges from 6 to 24 weeks, providing a comprehensive learning experience. The WHO aims to achieve at least 50% of accepted interns from low- and middle-income countries by the end of 2025, as part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
The program offers a unique opportunity for interns to contribute to global health initiatives and gain practical experience in an international setting. For more detailed information, you can visit the WHO Internship Programme
Who is eligible for an internship?
Age: You are at least twenty years of age on the date of application.
Education: You are enrolled in a course of study at a university or equivalent institution leading to a formal qualification (undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate), in a public health, medical or social field related to the technical work of WHO, or in a management, administrative, communications, or external relations-related field. Applicants who have already completed a qualification may also qualify for consideration, if they apply to the internship within six months following the completion of the formal qualification. You have completed three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution prior to starting (bachelor’s level or equivalent) the internship.
Languages: You are fluent at least in one of the working languages of the office of assignment.
Family relation: You are not related to a WHO staff member (e.g., son/daughter, brother/sister, or mother/father).
Nationality: You hold a valid passport of a WHO Member State.
Other: You have not previously participated in WHO’s Internship Programme.
The program offers a unique opportunity for interns to contribute to global health initiatives and gain practical experience in an international setting. For more detailed information, you can visit the WHO Internship Programme
FAQ
I am interested in submitting an internship application, but I completed my formal qualification a few months ago. Am I still eligible to apply?
Individuals are eligible to apply up to six months following the completion of their formal qualification.
Does WHO provide medical and accident insurance for interns?
Yes, WHO provides all interns with medical and accident insurance for the duration of their internship period. Confirmation of this insurance will be found within the Terms & Conditions section of the Internship Offer Letter.
Will travel expenses to and from the duty station by reimbursed by WHO?
The approved travel cost for some interns from least developed and middle-income countries may be covered.
My university career service would like to sign a framework agreement with WHO on placing interns, who should they contact?
WHO does not enter into any framework agreements with any external entities concerning the placement of interns.
Can I split my internship in two locations, undertaking part of it in one country and part of it in another?
The internship can be undertaken in one location only. It is not possible to split it between two locations.
