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Internship & Fellowship Opportunities
IWH is now accepting internship and fellowship applications for the 2023-24 academic year. The IWH Internship Program is an intensive, in-person and virtual hybrid program in Washington, D.C. (with the option of being all-virtual), where interns are valued members of the team and contribute to the organization while also establishing relationships and networks that will outlast their tenure. Each intern’s program will be unique, crafted in tandem with IWH staff to match IWH needs to the intern’s interest and experience, and may be part-time or full-time, based on the intern’s availability and academic workload. Interns will be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, including (but not limited to) political science, communications, law, public health, international affairs, research or medicine/biology. Fellowship roles are available for new college graduates and/or graduate level students, and include the roles below. MPH practicum students are strongly encouraged to apply for our fellowship programs. We are eager to work with you to customize your internship experience to meet your program/project needs and requirements. To apply, send the required materials to info@theiwh.org – Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Investigative Research Intern (Domestic + International)
Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.
Investigative Research Interns will conduct investigative research into specific domestic, international, and multilateral organizations to hold them accountable to their mandates. Investigative research includes attending meetings, conferences, and working groups (virtual or otherwise); collecting information and collating data; and making policy recommendations to IWH staff based upon research found, among other things. The 2023-24 academic internship runs from mid-September to May 2024 with flexible start and end dates. Fluency in Spanish and/or French is a plus.
Policy Intern
Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.
Policy Interns will assist senior staff in strategizing on national and international policy objectives on women’s health, including analyzing and synthesizing research, drafting talking points, updating and maintaining domestic and international contacts, and attending working groups for special projects. Other tasks could include event planning for diplomats, congressional staff, and NGOs; attending meetings and drafting memos on behalf of senior staff; and drafting policy recommendations, among other things. The 2023-24 academic internship runs from mid-September to May 2024 with flexible start and end dates. Fluency in Spanish and/or French is a plus.
Communications and Graphic Design Intern
Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.
Communications and Graphic Design Interns will oversee the media and social media components for the Institute, including drafting and placing op-eds, writing press releases, drafting, and posting social media content, and maintaining the Institute’s outward-facing narrative. Other tasks could include, but are not limited to: live-tweeting events; note-taking for high-level meetings; and establishing relationships with media and other communications staff, among other things. Additionally, this intern would be responsible for converting research notes and reports into reader-friendly materials, resources, handouts, and presentations for meetings and international trips. The 2023-24 academic internship runs from mid-September to May 2024 with flexible start and end dates. Fluency in Spanish and/or French is a plus.
Legal and Social Research Intern
Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.
The legal intern will collaborate closely with policy interns and our research team to increase knowledge of legal ramifications for health-related recommendations and interventions, both domestically and internationally. The legal intern will help the organization investigate the various legal backgrounds for a country’s health system, as well as brief senior staff on cultural and social norms. Investigations on current legislation as it applies to health and family will be a major focus, and the intern will provide insight into the international climate for IWH’s values and principles, as well as form creative approaches and strategies for interventions. Other tasks would include assisting with health research projects, creating briefs for senior staff, joining virtual meetings to inform current projects, and adding to the organization’s research database. The ideal candidate has either academic background or experience in a relevant field. Experience, study, and/or interest in law, international affairs, sociology, and policy is highly preferred for this role. The 2023-24 academic internship runs from mid-September to May 2024 with flexible start and end dates.
Global Health Intern
Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.
The global health intern will collaborate closely with the Internship Coordinator and research team to provide support for the organization’s International health initiatives. The global health intern will help to manage the organization’s international health research for their initiatives, as well as research current global health guidelines and standards of practice. Other tasks would include working on research strategy, helping to plan research projects for international partnerships, attending meetings with global health professionals, and creating briefs on global health interventions for senior staff. The ideal candidate has either an academic background or experience in a relevant field. Students seeking to complete their MPH practicum, or have related public health backgrounds would be ideal for this intern position. The 2023-24 academic internship runs from mid-September to May 2024 with flexible start and end dates.
Maternal and Child Health – Research Intern
Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.
The Maternal and Child Health intern works very closely with renowned health professionals, leaders, and policymakers in the global health sector, to assist with targeted interventions for improving health for women and children around the world. Tasks would include providing insight into current maternal and child health standards, providing research briefs on updated guidelines, assisting professionals and senior staff collaborate to create easy-access, reader-friendly resources, attending meetings, and gathering data support. The ideal candidate has either an academic background or experience in a relevant field. Public health, community health, and MPH practicum students are strongly encouraged to apply for this role. The 2023-24 academic internship runs from mid-September to May 2024 with flexible start and end dates.
Health Policy Intern
Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.
Health policy interns will work directly with senior staff and professionals to formulate policy recommendations for various domestic and international contexts. Interns will gain firsthand experience at forming health policy, and must be knowledgeable of the current issues confronting the health and global health spheres. Additionally, knowledge of NGOs, multilateral organization function, and major global health organizations such as the WHO, UN, etc. is encouraged for this position. Tasks for this position will include: drafting policy briefs, researching current international policy, investigating the impact of interventions. The 2023-24 academic internship runs from mid-September to May 2024 with flexible start and end dates. Fluency in Spanish and/or French is a plus.
Health Promotion Intern
Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.
Health promotion interns will work directly with senior staff and professionals to assist in drafting resources that will promote optimal women’s health in various settings, both domestic and abroad. Health promotion interns will be able to apply their knowledge by investigating social trends, and population needs for various domestic and international contexts. Additionally, they will be able to apply creative strategies for outreach and advocacy of optimal women’s health goals. Tasks for this position will include supporting international research projects, drafting population briefs and country backgrounders, assisting global health interns in determining current trends, and giving insight to senior staff on optimal health promotion techniques. Students with a background in community health, public health, and health promotion, as well as MPH practicum students are strongly encouraged to apply. The 2023 academic internship runs from early mid-September to May 2024 with flexible start and end dates. Fluency in Spanish and/or French is a plus.
Medical Intern
Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.
Medical Interns will oversee the research initiatives of the Institute, both domestic and international. Research initiatives will be assigned by the President with the intern’s specific interests in mind. Research initiatives include conducting, analyzing, and synthesizing research on special projects; drafting briefer memos for senior staff ahead of high-level meetings; and identifying the major health needs and obstacles to them of women in various localities across the globe, among other things. The 2023-24 academic internship runs from mid-September to May 2024 with flexible start and end dates. Fluency in Spanish and/or French is a plus.
Requirements
Applicants must:
Undergraduate student or graduate student demonstrating strong interest in research, public health, health policy, business, and/or government both domestically and internationally.
Experience and skills in health-related research, policy, and/or business research
Students interested in gaining research experience and skills are strongly encouraged to apply.
Business students able to complete assessments and return on investment (ROI) analyses are strongly encouraged to apply.
At least minimal hands-on experience in a clinical setting or working with patients, domestically or abroad, is encouraged but not required.
Able to work well virtually and interact with an online mentor on a regular basis.
Computer skills, graphic design skills, and strong writing skills are preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Good teamwork skills, eager to learn and work on a variety of projects, and strong research skills.
Detail-oriented, good time management and organization skills
Able to begin immediately and meet research deadlines effectively.
Fluency in Spanish or French is of strong interest.
Accepted applicants may have the opportunity for a prolonged internship and/or fellowship.
Required application materials:
Resume/CV
Cover letter of interest
1-2 paragraphs describing your views on women’s health, abortion, and reproductive health.
Applicants of interest will be requested to attend an interview with the organization’s leadership, as well as onboarding orientation if accepted. Due to the international policy nature of the activities, interns will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Note: This unpaid internship is open to all students, regardless of whether they are seeking academic course credit or not. Although this is an internship, accommodation will be made for practicum students to use this experience for their practicum, and ensure that their MPH program requirements are met. We encourage all students with an interest in public health, policy, and global issues to apply.
We want to hear your story about pursuing optimal health, what you’ve had to overcome, and how we can champion you and the efforts being made in your country. The Institute for Women’s Health considers it an honor to advocate for women, who every day overcome health deficits and a lack of resources to survive. We want to help women not only survive—but thrive.
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What are the most pressing needs for the health of women where you live? What barriers or obstacles hinder progress? Are certain health conditions or life stages given inadequate emphasis? Has your government launched a creative health concept or program that is showing success for women, girls, and families thriving? Tell us about it. Have you or your organization launched a creative health program that is showing success for women and families? Do you have published research that addresses a specific health condition or broader health concerns?
Help IWH understand the unique needs and opportunities in your area.
Country Representatives
We invite countries to partner with the Institute for Women’s Health as we work to remove barriers that limit essential progress to the wellbeing of all women and their families.
Share programs and practices.
Has your government launched a creative health concept or program that is showing success for women, girls, and families thriving? Share it with IWH, so we can share the most promising practices with others.
Tell of obstacles that prevent or slow progress for women’s health.
What barriers or obstacles hinder accelerated progress? How do divisive agendas derail real progress? How can progress best be made?
(Respondents have the ability to share this information anonymously if desired.)
Partner with other countries.
To support women’s health, lives, and families, learn more about the Geneva Consensus Declaration Coalition (GCD) by visiting the “Work We Endorse” page. To learn more about the GCD or how your nation can join, contact info@theIWH.org.
Partners & Individuals
Whether you are a health provider, public health professional, health systems architect, faith-based leader, educator, researcher, or individual advocate—you can be part of a network that keeps the focus where it ought to be: on real health advances for women, rather than divisive agendas that move both the goalpost and the prospect for success.
Help us correct the narrative surrounding women’s health across the globe. Every voice matters. Working together, we can succeed.
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Tell your story.
What are the most pressing needs for the health of women where you live? Are certain health conditions or life stages given inadequate emphasis? Share what you have seen or experienced.
Share programs and practices.
Have you or your organization launched a creative health program that is showing success for women, girls, and families thriving? Do you have published research that addresses a specific health condition or broader overall health and thriving? Share it with IWH, so we can share the most promising practices with others.
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