Bachelor's, Master's & PhDWorldwidePartial Funding
WHO Internship Programme (Worldwide: Geneva and WHO Offices)
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The World Health Organization (WHO) Internship Programme places students and recent graduates with WHO teams for 6 to 24 weeks, full-time. WHO gives all interns medical and accident insurance for the internship period, and provides a living allowance to eligible interns. The amount is stated in each vacancy notice.
There is no single deadline. WHO posts internship vacancies through the year, and you apply to a specific vacancy on the WHO Careers site. WHO does not accept applications sent outside its recruitment system. This page was last checked against the WHO careers website on 4 October 2026.
Checked on 8 October 2026 against the WHO website: internships are posted all year, and each vacancy has its own deadline. WHO gives all interns medical and accident insurance. A living allowance is paid only to eligible interns who need financial support, and the amount is stated in each vacancy. Travel to the duty station is not covered. Internships last 6 to 24 weeks.
Key Information
Host Country
Worldwide
Funding Type
Partial
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
Holders of a passport of a WHO Member State
Category
Partial Funding
Applications Open
Vacancies posted through the year
Status
Accepting Applications
Scholarship Benefits
Medical and accident insurance for the internship period
Living allowance for eligible interns, at the amount in the vacancy notice
Travel and insurance outside the internship period are your own responsibility
Eligibility Criteria
- At least 20 years old on the date of application
- Enrolled in a university course, or applying within 18 months of completing the qualification
- Completed at least three years of full-time study before the internship starts
- Fluent in at least one working language of the WHO office
- Hold a passport of a WHO Member State (Pakistan is a Member State)
- Not related to a WHO staff member, and no previous WHO internship
Guides for this scholarship
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Required Documents
Online profile and application in WHO's recruitment system
Proof of enrolment or of completing your last qualification
Cover letter for the vacancy
How to Apply
1
Find an internship vacancy on the WHO careers site
2
Apply online through the WHO recruitment system before the deadline in that vacancy
3
Do not send documents until WHO asks for them
4
Only successful candidates are contacted
Ready to Submit?
Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
It varies by program and by your previous education. Some providers accept other English tests, and some waive the test if your earlier degree was taught in English. Check the official program requirements before you apply.
There is no single deadline. Dates are set by each university, office or vacancy, so check the official website for the date that applies to you.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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