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About this opportunity
WHO posts internship vacancies on a rolling basis on its careers site (Stellis). Each vacancy has its own deadline and requirements. Interns get medical and accident insurance; a living allowance is available for those who need financial support.
Pakistani students can also check vacancies at the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO).
Who can apply
Aged 20+, enrolled in (or within 18 months of finishing) a degree related to WHO's work, with at least 3 years of full-time university study completed; fluent in a working language of the office; passport of a WHO Member State.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Open to
- Undergraduates, Recent graduates, Master's students, PhD candidates
What the funding covers
Living allowance for eligible interns who need financial support; medical and accident insurance. Travel and accommodation are the intern's responsibility.
- Tuition Not stated — check the official page
- Stipend or salary Partly covered / varies
- Travel Not separately covered
- Accommodation Not stated — check the official page
- Health insurance Covered
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- CV
- Cover or motivation letter
- Latest transcript
- Proof of current enrolment (if the program requires students)
- Referee contacts
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
General steps — the provider's own instructions always take priority.
- Read the full eligibility rules on www.who.int and confirm you meet every mandatory condition.
- Confirm this year's deadline and time zone on the official page — dates change every cycle.
- Prepare your documents and book any language test early; results can take two weeks or more.
- Write your statement, CV and other texts specifically for this opportunity.
- Submit through the official portal only, keep the confirmation email, and track your application here.
Before you apply
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Program dates
- Duration
- 6–24 weeks
Quick answers
Who can apply for World Health Organization?
Open to all nationalities. Level: Undergraduates, Recent graduates, Master's students, PhD candidates. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is World Health Organization fully funded?
Funding type: Stipend. Covers: health insurance. Not separately covered: stipend or salary (partly), travel.
What is the deadline for World Health Organization?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does World Health Organization require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for World Health Organization?
Apply only on the official website (www.who.int). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- Official source
- www.who.int
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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