UNAIDS Internship Programme (ISHIP)

UNAIDS is the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, leading the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat. Its internship scheme (ISHIP) places students and recent graduates in UNAIDS offices to support the organisation's technical and policy work.

## About this internship Internships run 2 to 6 months depending on the needs of the hosting division, and may be carried out in person or remotely. The posting reviewed here (UNAIDS/26/ISHIP1) is one round in a series UNAIDS runs periodically; new ISHIP rounds are opened on the e-Recruitment portal as divisions need interns.

## Who can apply - Enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate degree programme, or have completed one within the past year (must start within 12 months of graduating) - At least 20 years old at the date of application - Working knowledge, oral and written, of at least one of UNAIDS' official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) required at the office you apply to - No immediate family member employed by UNAIDS - Not have previously completed a UNAIDS internship - Applications from nationals of non- and under-represented UNAIDS member states are particularly encouraged

## How to apply Apply online through UNAIDS' e-Recruitment system at erecruit.unaids.org, submitting a CV and cover letter that clearly detail your academic status, language proficiencies, and commitment to global health.

## Key dates The UNAIDS/26/ISHIP1 round closed 30 June 2026. UNAIDS opens new ISHIP internship rounds periodically throughout the year, each posted separately on the e-Recruitment portal.

No fees are ever required to apply for or take up this internship. Contact UNAIDS directly through the e-Recruitment portal with questions.