Overview
The World Health Organization continuously advertises internship vacancies across headquarters, regional offices and country offices for eligible students and recent graduates in public health, medicine, social sciences, management, administration, communications and related fields.
Complete internship details
WHO internships are full-time placements lasting from six to 24 consecutive weeks, with the exact location, technical area, dates and deadline specified in each vacancy notice. WHO provides medical and accident insurance during the placement. Eligible selected interns who need financial support may receive a living allowance, while lunch vouchers or travel support may apply at some duty stations according to the individual vacancy and programme rules.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be at least 20 years old, hold a passport from a WHO Member State, have completed at least three years of full-time university study before the internship starts, and be enrolled in an eligible degree or have completed a qualification within the preceding 18 months. Candidates must be fluent in at least one working language of the assignment office, must not be a close relative of a WHO staff member, and must not have previously completed a WHO internship. Each vacancy may impose additional academic, technical and language requirements.
Tips for this internship
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Tailor the CV and application to the responsibilities and required skills stated on the official employer page.
- Use concrete evidence of relevant work, projects and measurable results rather than generic claims.
- Confirm location, work authorization, remote restrictions and sponsorship terms before applying.
- Apply through the original employer or official recruitment destination shown on this page.
Verification notes
Verified against the official WHO Internship Programme page and WHO Stellis internship search on 27 August 2026. WHO states that vacancies are posted continuously and that applications are accepted only through the online recruitment system. This record links to the official rolling vacancy search rather than claiming one universal deadline or stipend amount.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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