The African Population and Health Research Center (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. APHRC seeks to drive change by developing strong African research leadership and promoting evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) across sub-Saharan Africa.
The Center, through its Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Division, 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 research internship program whose objective seeks to nurture talented young Africans to become future scholars and research leaders.
For the 2026 period, the Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Division has opened internship opportunities in the following projects for 3-6 months, starting May 2026. Detailed information about each project is accessible by clicking HERE .
- Project 1 – Gender and Education Program
- Project 2 – General Admin (ICT UNIT)
- Project 3 – Software Development (ICT UNIT)
- Project 4 – Codesign, Implementation and Evaluation of an Integrated Care Model for Patients with Multiple Cardiometabolic and Mental Health Conditions in sub-Saharan Africa (M-Care): a Cluster Randomized Hybrid Type III Trial in Kenya
- Project 5 – Data Science Program – Platform Testing and Quality Assurance
- Project 6 – Data Science Program – Software Developer
- Project 7 – Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) Research Hub on Social Exclusion in Adolescence in Africa
- Project 8 – Facilities Projects
- Project 9 – Packard Foundation Grant (Repositing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Africa)
- Project 10 – Challenging the Politics of Social Exclusion (CPSE) – Abortion (Nisaidie Usinidhuru)
- Project 11 – Catalyze Impact Initiative
- Project 12 – The Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP) – Consortium for Africa Cross-Border Evidence and Policy Sovereignty (CACEPS) (Work Package #6)
- Project 13 – Addressing the Neglected Areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Project 14 – Unlocking Financing for Climate and Health Action in Senegal (Fin4ClimHealth project)
- Project 15 – The impact on human health of restoring degraded African land
- Project 16 – Wellcome – Clean Cooking and Agroforestry (C2A)
- Project 17 – Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) and Full-stack software developers
- Project 18 – Evaluation of Brown Bag Presentations
- Project 19 – Evaluation of APHRC Internship & Visiting Scholar Program
- Project 20 – People and Culture Unit
- Project 21 – WFP Home Grown School Feeding Project
- Project 22 – Consortium for Africa Cross-Border Evidence and Policy Sovereignty (CACEPS) (Work Package #2)
- Project 23 – Data Science Program (DSP)
- Project 24 – International Programs – Administrative Officer
- Project 25 – International Programs – Liaison Officer
- Project 26 -International Programs – Partnership Officer
- Project 27 – International Programs – Communications Officer
- Project 28 – Consortium for Africa Cross-Border Evidence and Policy Sovereignty (CACEPs)(Work Package #4)
- Project 29 – Consortium for Africa Cross-Border Evidence and Policy Sovereignty (CACEPS)(Work Package # 1)
- Project 30 – Consortium for Africa Cross-Border Evidence and Policy Sovereignty (CACEPS)(Work Package # 1)
- Project 31 – Consortium for Africa Cross-Border Evidence and Policy Sovereignty (CACEPS)(Work Package # 1)
- Project 32- Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH)
- Project 33 – Early Childhood Development (ECD) Data Visualization Project
- Project 34 – ECD (Early Childhood Development) Multisectoral Coordination
- Project 35 – Finance Intern
Responsibilities
Generally, successful candidates will be expected to:
- 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.
Minimum qualifications and experience required
- 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.
- 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 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, and one of them must be from a previous or current academic supervisor) supporting your suitability for the internship.
The document is to be sent via email to [email protected] with “2026 INTERNSHIP” as the subject line of the email. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Deadline
The deadline for the applications is APRIL 13, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications should be added to :
The Internship and Visiting Scholar Review Committee
African Population and Health Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
P.O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi
Website: www.aphrc.org
Special Notice
APHRC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
