WHO Ethics Internship 2027 in Switzerland

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Benefits offered by this job

Lunch vouchers

Medical insurance

Accident insurance

Monthly living allowance

Job summary

The WHO Ethics Internship 2027 in Geneva welcomes students and recent graduates with a background in bioethics, public health, medicine, philosophy, law or related disciplines for a 24‑week placement at WHO headquarters in Geneva.

Selected interns will support research, prepare technical reports and presentations, review literature, assist with expert meetings, and contribute to international guidance on health ethics. A monthly living allowance, lunch vouchers and insurance are provided.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in a postgraduate qualification or have completed one within the preceding 18 months.
• Academic background in bioethics, public health, medicine, philosophy, law, or related discipline.
• Demonstrate interest in applied ethics, public health, climate change, or emerging technologies.
• Expert-level English; French or another UN language is desirable.
• Demonstrate teamwork, communication, research, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support research and contribute to technical reports and presentations.
• Review academic literature and assist with expert meetings.
• Help develop international guidance on health ethics.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Research skills

Writing skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in bioethics or related field

Job description

The WHO Ethics Internship 2027 in Switzerland is open for applications. Students and recent graduates with an academic background in bioethics, public health, medicine, philosophy, law, or related disciplines can apply for this opportunity at WHO headquarters in Geneva. The 24-week internship offers practical experience in global health ethics, research, policy development, and international collaboration. Eligible interns may receive a monthly living allowance, lunch vouchers, and medical and accident insurance.

Quick Overview

• Host Organization: World Health Organization (WHO)
• Internship Duration: 24 weeks
• Internship Dates: February 1 – July 16, 2027
• Financial Support: Monthly living allowance, lunch vouchers, and insurance
• Application Deadline: October 23, 2026

About the WHO Internship

This internship is offered by the Ethics Team within WHO’s Science for Health division. The team works on ethical issues in public health, emerging technologies, health emergencies, climate change, and research.

Selected interns will support research, prepare technical reports and presentations, review academic literature, assist with expert meetings, and contribute to the development of international guidance on health ethics.

Eligible selected interns may receive:

• Monthly living allowance of up to CHF 1,680 for those whose permanent residence is outside Geneva.
• Monthly living allowance of up to CHF 739 for those permanently residing in Geneva.
• Medical and accident insurance during the internship.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a postgraduate qualification or have completed one within the preceding 18 months.
• Have an academic background in bioethics, public health, medicine, philosophy, law, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate an interest in applied ethics, public health, climate change, or emerging technologies.
• Have expert-level English proficiency; French or another UN language is desirable.
• Demonstrate teamwork, communication, research, and writing skills.