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How to apply
PLEASE NOTE: Application Dates and Deadlines
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Summer (May to October)
To be considered for a summer internship, applications are accepted between December 1 - January 31 each year.
Winter (November to April)
To be considered for a winter internship, applications are accepted between August 1 - September 30 each year.
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The application process requires developing an individual profile within WHO's e-Recruitment system. This profile covers your education, current studies, language skills and computer knowledge and experience.
Students may lack professional experience or find it challenging to complete the levels within the expertise section in eRecruit.
Suggestion: Review your experience in light of your academic career or any activities you've done. Show how these experiences have provided you skills and competencies to work in a team, to make decisions and to solve problems. These may relate to your actual schooling or a personal situation.
You are encouraged to supply a Cover Letter to articulate your motivation for seeking a WHO Internship (maximum length - 3 paragraphs). In this letter describe what type of project you feel you could contribute while interning with WHO. Tell us about your ideas. As part of your covering letter, include your dates of availability and any additional information to facilitate the selection process.
If selected for a WHO Internship, you will be required to provide certified copies of proof of enrolment in a course of studies and proof of personal medical insurance (illness) coverage (which must include Switzerland.)
All applications for WHO Internships are acknowledged when received and are made available to technical units for review. The period of time for this review is indeterminate. If you do not hear from a WHO technical unit in a reasonable period of time (say 1-2 months after the application closing date), assume that you will not be considered for a WHO internship at this time.
As an important reminder, WHO Internships are not paid. Living in Geneva is expensive and finding accommodations can be challenging. All intern candidates should be aware of these factors before they consider applying for a WHO Internship.
Warning: If selected for an internship and you are identifying accommodations in Geneva, do NOT make advance payments or provide guarantee sums in advance of your arrival. If in doubt, please write interns@who.int with your query.
Here is an informative article from the London Metropolitan Police:
Click here for article: "Students advised not to pay for accommodation up front"
Please note that all applications will remain active for a period of six months. Intern applicants not offered an internship based on their initial application are encouraged to re-apply after this period.
When you are ready to apply, please select one area within WHO. NOTE: Please do NOT apply for more than one topic below; this may disqualify your application for a WHO internship.
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Director-General's Office
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Communications
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General Management
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Family and Community Health
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Global Polio Eradication Initiative
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Health Action in Crisis
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Health Security and Environment
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Health Systems and Services
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HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases
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Information, Evidence and Research
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Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health
The World Health Organization receives a very large number of applications each year. Please review our Frequently Asked Questions if you have questions concerning the WHO Internship Programme.
If you have additional questions, please use the email below:
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