WHO Internship 2026 Manila: Open to Students
The World Health Organization has opened applications for its 2026 Global Internship Program in Manila, Philippines. The three-month, fully funded internship is available to undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students worldwide and offers a monthly stipend, lunch allowance, and medical insurance.
The World Health Organization has opened applications for its 2026 Global Internship Program in Manila, Philippines. The three-month, fully funded internship is available to undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students worldwide and offers a monthly stipend, lunch allowance, and medical insurance.
Program Overview
The internship is part of the WHO Global Internship Program and is hosted by the World Health Organization in Manila. It is open to candidates from all countries and does not require an IELTS test. Applications are free, and the program covers a monthly stipend, a lunch allowance, and medical and accident insurance for all interns.
Positions and Deadlines
The program offers three distinct internship posts, each with its own deadline:
| Position | Division | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Ageing | Division of Data, Strategy and Innovation, WPRO | September 9, 2026 |
| Research, Ethics and Innovation | Division of Data, Strategy and Innovation, WPRO | September 3, 2026 |
| Communicable Diseases | WPRO | August 27, 2026 |
Interns can view the current application statistics on the stats page and check the squad page for details on the internship team.
Eligibility Criteria
According to Opportunities Corners, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least twenty years old.
- Be enrolled at a university.
- Have completed three years of a degree program.
- May be in an undergraduate, master’s, or PhD program.
- May have finished a qualification within the past six months.
- Must not have previously participated in the WHO Internship Programme.
- Hold a valid passport of a WHO Member State.
- No language test such as IELTS is required.
Application Process
The application typically requires a resume or CV, a cover letter, and a letter of recommendation from a professor or employer. The official WHO website hosts the application portal; a link to the portal is provided in the Opportunities Corners listing. Applicants should also visit the fixtures page for additional resources related to the internship.
Financial Benefits
WHO provides the following financial support to all interns:
- A monthly stipend covering living expenses.
- A stipend for lunch.
- Medical and accident insurance.
The internship is fully funded, and there are no application fees. The program encourages international participation and offers a comprehensive support package to ensure interns can focus on their work.
How to Apply
To apply, visit the official WHO internship application page linked in the Opportunities Corners article. The application is free, and the portal will guide you through the steps to submit your resume, cover letter, and recommendation letter. For more information on other internships available to international students, see the Internship Category on the Opportunities Corners site.
