WHO Internship 2026 at Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission
Want to gain hands-on experience in public health, scientific writing, and global health initiatives while working with a WHO Collaborating Center? The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has announced the WHO Collaborating Center Internship Program 2026 for students and graduates with backgrounds in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. This WHO Internship 2026 offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to public health programs, evidence generation, scientific communication, and regional capacity-building activities. Selected interns will work on emerging public health concerns and initiatives supporting countries across the WHO South-East Asia Region. Candidates will be selected purely on merit, and no internship fee is required.
About the Organization:
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), functioning under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, is an autonomous institution responsible for setting standards for drugs in the country. IPC serves as a WHO Collaborating Center and actively contributes to public health initiatives, pharmacovigilance, healthcare capacity building, and knowledge generation. Through its internship programs, IPC provides valuable learning opportunities for future healthcare and pharmaceutical professionals.
Internship Details:
- Internship Name: WHO Collaborating Center Internship Program 2026
- Ministry: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
- Internship Type: Public Health Internship
- Location: IPC, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Selection Process: Merit-Based Selection
- Internship Fee: No Internship Fee
- Application Mode: Online
- Last Date to Apply: As per official notification
- Confirmation of Selection: First Week of July 2026
Areas Covered During Internship:
- Public Health Program
- Emerging Public Health Concerns
- Evidence Generation
- Scientific Writing
- Public Health Advocacy
- Regional Capacity Building Activities
- Health Workforce Strengthening Initiatives
Key Responsibilities:
- Support public health and healthcare-related projects.
- Participate in evidence generation and data analysis activities.
- Contribute to scientific writing and documentation.
- Assist in public health advocacy initiatives.
- Work on emerging public health concerns.
- Support regional health capacity-building programmes.
- Collaborate with healthcare and public health professionals.
- Contribute to knowledge generation activities within the WHO Collaborating Centre.
Educational Requirements for the WHO Internship 2026:
- MBBS
- MDS
- Pharm.D
- PhD
Candidates who have completed or are currently in their final semester/year of the above programs are eligible to apply.
Skills Required:
- Interest in Public Health
- Scientific Writing Skills
- Research and Literature Review Skills
- Communication Skills
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Public Health Advocacy Interest
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Documentation and Reporting Skills
Benefits of the WHO Internship 2026:
- Opportunity to work with a WHO Collaborating Center.
- Exposure to national and international public health initiatives.
- Hands-on experience in scientific writing and evidence generation.
- Learning opportunities in public health advocacy.
- Experience in regional healthcare capacity-building activities.
- Merit-based selection process.
- No internship fee required.
- Strengthen your academic and professional profile.
- Network with experts in public health and healthcare policy.
- Gain practical experience relevant to future careers in healthcare, research, and public health.
