WHO Internship Programme 2026 | Paid International Internship for Students & Recent Graduates (Ongoing)
The World Health Organization (WHO) is now accepting applications for its WHO Internship Programme 2026, offering an outstanding opportunity for international students and recent graduates to gain practical experience in one of the world's leading public health organizations.
This paid internship allows participants to work alongside global health experts at WHO Headquarters in Geneva, regional offices, and country offices around the world while contributing to international health initiatives.
Internship Summary
- Host Organization: World Health Organization (WHO)
- Programme: WHO Internship Programme 2026
- Host Country: Switzerland (Geneva) and WHO Offices Worldwide
- Internship Type: Paid International Internship
- Duration: 6–24 Weeks
- Eligible Applicants: International Students & Recent Graduates
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Deadline: Ongoing (Varies by internship vacancy)
Internship Benefits
Selected interns may receive:
- Monthly living allowance (for eligible interns)
- Medical and accident insurance
- Lunch vouchers at selected duty stations
- Professional mentoring from WHO experts
- Hands-on experience in global public health
- Opportunity to work in multicultural international teams
- Internship completion certificate (upon request)
- Valuable experience for future careers within the United Nations and international organizations
Internship Fields
Internship opportunities are available in various technical and administrative fields, including:
- Public Health
- Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Global Health
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Health Policy
- Environmental Health
- Data Science
- Statistics
- Communications
- External Relations
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Information Technology (IT)
- Administration
- Law
- Procurement
- International Relations
- Research & Innovation
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, applicants must:
- Be at least 20 years old.
- Be enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD programme, or have graduated within the last 18 months.
- Have completed at least three years of full-time university study before the internship begins (undergraduate applicants).
- Be fluent in at least one working language of the WHO office.
- Hold a valid passport from a WHO Member State.
- Not have previously participated in the WHO Internship Programme.
- Not be closely related to a WHO staff member.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare:
- Updated CV or résumé
- Academic information
- Language proficiency details
- Tailored motivation letter (cover letter)
- Additional supporting documents if requested
Why Apply?
The WHO Internship Programme offers participants the chance to:
- Gain valuable international work experience
- Learn directly from leading global health professionals
- Contribute to worldwide public health initiatives
- Develop professional and research skills
- Build an international professional network
- Strengthen future applications for UN and international organization careers
How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
- Visit the WHO Careers Portal.
- Create a profile in the WHO Stellis recruitment system.
- Search for available internship opportunities.
- Complete the online application.
- Upload all required documents.
- Submit a tailored motivation letter.
- Track your application status online.
Application Deadline
Deadline: Ongoing (Applications close according to individual internship vacancies.)