Applications are currently ongoing for the 2026 World Health Organization (WHO) Internship Program.
The WHO Internship Program offers a wide range of opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain insight into the technical and administrative programmes of the organization and enrich their knowledge and experience in various areas, thereby contributing to the advancement of public health.
This post will highlight the details of the programme, its benefits, requirements, and how interested and qualified candidates can apply.
WHO Global Internship Summary:
- Host: World Health Organization (WHO)
- Category: Internships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Living Allowance | Medical Insurance | Travel Cost
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Varies
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World Health Organization (WHO) Internship Details:
The World Health Organization, WHO, as the leader in global public health issues, is committed to building a diverse pool of future leaders in public health.
The organization hereby invites candidates from across the world to apply to the WHO Global Internship Programme.
World Health Organization (WHO offers internships in technical areas and administrative programmes such as communication, external relations or human resources.
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Requirements for 2026 World Health Organization Internship Program:
To be considered for the World Health Organization (WHO) Internship Program, you must be:
- at least twenty years of age on the date of application.
- 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
- fluent at least in one of the working languages of the office of assignment.
- not related to a WHO staff member (e.g., son/daughter, brother/sister, or mother/father).
- hold a valid passport of a WHO Member State.
- have not previously participated in WHO’s Internship Programme.
Benefits of 2026 World Health Organization (WHO) Internship Program:
- WHO provides living allowance to eligible selected interns who need financial support.
- WHO provides all interns with medical and accident insurance coverage during the duration of the internship period.
- Lunch vouchers may be provided at some duty stations.
How to Apply for World Health Organization WHO Internship Program 2026
Interested and qualified applicants should use the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button to proceed to the application page.
All applications must be made through the internship position vacancy notices posted on the WHO Careers site using the WHO online recruitment system (Stellis).
Internship positions are available in various areas of work and in different organizational locations (regional offices, country offices or headquarters).
As internship opportunities are posted on a continuous basis, with each containing different requirements and application deadlines, we encourage you to check the internship page regularly for new opportunities.
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Deadline: Varies
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