Rolling applications
World Health Organization Internship Programme Opportunity 2026
- Deadline
- Rolling applications
- Level
- Undergraduate · Masters · PhD
- Host country
- Switzerland
- Who can apply
- All nationalities
- Fields
- Health and medicine · Social sciences · Business and management
- Language
- Fluent in at least one of the working languages of the office of assignment
- Funder
- World Health Organization
Apply on the official site (who.int)
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Explore the World Health Organization internship programme in Switzerland, with medical and accident insurance and a possible living allowance. Applications are rolling.
Who can apply?
This internship is open to all nationalities at undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels. Relevant fields are health and medicine, social sciences, and business and management. It is hosted in Switzerland, is not remote, and requires fluency in at least one working language of the office of assignment.
What does the funding cover?
WHO provides all interns with medical and accident insurance during the internship period. As of January 2020, WHO provides a living allowance to eligible selected interns who need financial support.
When is the deadline and how does the timeline run?
The deadline is rolling. Opportunities are posted continuously, and each has different requirements and application deadlines; the internship page should be checked regularly for new opportunities.
How can I apply?
- Review the opportunities on the internship page.
- Read the requirements and deadline for the opportunity you choose.
- Submit your application by applying on the official page.
Questions and answers
Who can apply for World Health Organization?
All nationalities.
When is the deadline for World Health Organization?
Rolling applications.
Am I eligible?
Answer a few questions and get an assessment based on the official requirements.