
CHAI Internship Program
Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
- Location
- CHAI country offices incl. Uganda, or remote within CHAI countries of operation
- Deadline
- Rolling
Annual 8-16 week global health internship intake for final-year undergraduates or postgraduate students, offering stipends, per diem and travel/lodging support where applicable. The 2026 intake closed 15 December 2025; watch CHAI's careers portal for the next round.
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health NGO that works with governments and partners to strengthen health systems and expand access to care and treatment in developing countries. Its internship program brings students and early-career professionals into CHAI's programmatic teams for a defined period each year.
## About this internship Interns support CHAI's work in areas such as research, data analysis, and project management, working alongside experienced country and global teams. Placements run 8 to 16 weeks, full-time, and can be in-office, remote (within a CHAI country of operation), or hybrid depending on the hosting department's needs. The most recent intake ran from April to October 2026.
## Who can apply - Enrolled in a relevant postgraduate programme (public health, international development, economics, business, or similar), or a final-year undergraduate - Demonstrated interest in global health - Proficient in English; additional languages are an advantage - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Comfortable with research, data analysis, and Microsoft Office; programming experience is a plus but not required
## What you get - Fair stipends and support aligned with local labour laws - Per diem, and covered travel and visa expenses where applicable - Accommodation assistance in some locations
## How to apply Apply through CHAI's official careers portal (careers-chai.icims.com); check the portal for the specific documents required for the intake currently open.
## Key dates CHAI runs an annual internship intake; the most recent round (for the April-October 2026 program) closed 15 December 2025. Watch CHAI's careers portal for the next intake announcement.
No fees are ever required to apply for or take up this internship. Contact CHAI directly through its careers portal with questions.
Eligibility
Benefits & what's on offer
Key dates
How to apply
See application link.
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