2026 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES at APHRC

Posted on 2026-04-02

Employment

internship

Location

Kenya

Experience

Not specified

Education Level

bachelor's or master's degree

Opportunities Meet Aspirations

Job Title: 2026 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Reports to: Not specified • Department: Not specified • Location: Kenya

Role Purpose Statement

To nurture talented young Africans to become future scholars, research leaders and aligned professionals through a demand-driven internship program.

APHRC is a premier research-to-policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening research and related capacity in the African research and development ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform action on health and development. The Center, through its Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Program, seeks to strengthen individual and institutional research capacity to enable African researchers to fully participate in defining and implementing priority population and health programs on the continent. As part of individual capacity strengthening efforts, APHRC has, over the years, been running a demand-driven internship program whose objective is to nurture talented young Africans to become future scholars, research leaders and aligned professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Work with the assigned supervisor to develop a set of objectives for the internship, a work plan, and to deliver on the objectives.
Work closely with the assigned supervisor to provide frequent project updates and reports etc.
Contribute to policy engagement and strategic planning as may be needed.
Make at least one brown bag presentation (BBP) about their work at APHRC.
Submit a written report at least 1 week before the end of their internship.
Submit an internship/visiting scholar feedback form.
Participate in the internship follow-up evaluation survey.

Know How

Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills are desired for research internships.
More information in the field of education required can be found in the individual project write-up.

Problem Solving & Accountability

Work with the assigned supervisor to develop a set of objectives for the internship, a work plan, and to deliver on the objectives.
Work closely with the assigned supervisor to provide frequent project updates and reports etc.
Contribute to policy engagement and strategic planning as may be needed.
Make at least one brown bag presentation (BBP) about their work at APHRC.
Submit a written report at least 1 week before the end of their internship.
Submit an internship/visiting scholar feedback form.
Participate in the internship follow-up evaluation survey.

Qualifications

Either completed a bachelor’s degree in the last six months; and/or pursuing/completing a master’s degree in any of the following areas: population studies/demography, statistics, epidemiology, economics, social sciences, or related discipline. More information in the field of education required can be found in the individual project write-up.
Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills are desired for research internships.
This call is open to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries.
The internship will be hybrid, with the expectation that the intern will be physically available when required for internship activities.

How to Apply

The application process has two steps. The first step is to complete a short online survey by clicking HERE. The second step involves sending as one PDF an application containing: Your curriculum vitae (2 pages max), Your certificate of completed undergraduate degree or master’s degree, Other certificate(s) that may be relevant for your internship application, 1-2 letters of recommendation (each 1-page max, one of which must be from a previous or current academic supervisor) supporting your suitability for the internship. The document is to be sent via email to aphrctraining@aphrc.org with '2026 INTERNSHIP' as the subject line of the email. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

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