WHO Health Department Internship 2027 in Switzerland (Funded)
The World Health Organization offers a full-time, on-site internship in Geneva, Switzerland, for students and recent graduates focusing on public health, research, and tobacco control.
Deadline: Sep 28, 2026Updated:
Overview
The World Health Organization (WHO) is offering a funded, full-time internship opportunity at WHO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The programme runs from 1 February 2027 to 16 July 2027 and is designed to support the WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic (GTCR). Selected interns work under technical supervision to assist with research, data validation, reporting, and departmental projects.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend of up to CHF 1,680 for interns residing outside Geneva, or up to CHF 739 for those with permanent residence in Geneva.
- Daily lunch vouchers of CHF 20 for working days.
- Medical insurance coverage.
- Accident insurance coverage.
- No application fee.
Eligibility
- Applicants must have completed at least three years of full-time university study in a health- or data-science-related field before the internship begins.
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university degree programme or have graduated within the past 18 months.
- Familiarity with standard software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required, while statistical software knowledge is advantageous.
- Expert proficiency in the English language is necessary.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official WHO Careers portal using the designated link.
Deadline
The application deadline is 28 September 2026.