Applications are open for WHO Health Department Internship 2027 in Geneva Switzerland. World Health Organization (WHO) is offering internship for students and recent graduates interested in public health, health data and global health. The internship duration is 1 February 2027 to 16 July 2027 and is a full-time, on-site internship at WHO Headquarters in Geneva. No application fee is required, ,ore details about internship are given below
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WHO Health Department Internship Overview
- Host : World Health Organization (WHO)
- Location: Geneva, Switzerland
- Duration: 1 February – 16 July 2027
- Field: Public Health, Health Data, Research, Tobacco Control
- Deadline: 28 September 2026
The internship will support WHO’s work on the WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic (GTCR), a flagship report that tracks progress in tobacco control across WHO Member States.
Financial Benefits
WHO interns will get below benefits during the internship
- For the Geneva duty station:
- Up to CHF 1,680 per month for interns whose permanent residence is outside Geneva
- Up to CHF 739 per month for interns whose permanent residence is Geneva
- CHF 20 daily lunch vouchers for working days
- Medical insurance
- Accident insurance
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Have completed the equivalent of at least three years of full-time university study in a health or data-science-related field before starting the internship.
- Be currently enrolled in a university program
- Applicants who have already graduated may also be considered if they apply within 18 months of completing their qualification.
- Be familiar with commonly used programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Should be proficient in English.
Who Can Apply?
Students and recent graduates studying in fields given below can apply
- Public Health
- Health Sciences
- Epidemiology
- Data Science
- Statistics
- Health Policy
- Global Health
- Healthcare-related disciplines
How to apply for internship?
Apply through the official WHO Careers portal:
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