The Global Institute of Public Health (GIPH) offers structured internship opportunities to students and early-career professionals who wish to gain hands-on experience in public health research, program implementation, and policy analysis.
These internships are designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world practice, helping participants understand how public health principles are applied in diverse community, clinical, and research settings.
Interns work alongside GIPH’s multidisciplinary faculty and collaborate on ongoing national and international research projects, capacity-building initiatives, and field programs.
The GIPH Internship Program aims to create an environment where students can engage directly with the public health system and community-based projects. Interns learn from experienced faculty and research teams on live assignments while contributing to impactful programs in areas such as epidemiology, disease surveillance, environmental health, and health communication. The program strengthens practical skills in data analysis, research methodology, report writing, and health advocacy. It reflects GIPH’s mission to nurture evidence-driven, ethically grounded professionals capable of making a global impact.
Interns at GIPH are exposed to diverse learning experiences, including participating in research design, data collection, and analysis; assisting in public health projects funded by organizations such as WHO, ICMR, TB REACH, and UNICEF; supporting community outreach and field studies across Kerala; attending workshops, seminars, and lectures led by visiting international faculty; and contributing to academic publications and project reports.
Over the years, GIPH has hosted interns from national and international universities and organizations, including: University of Hamburg, Germany; University of Kerala – Department of Statistics; Kerala State Health Department; and national and international public health NGOs. These collaborations promote cross-cultural learning and provide interns with exposure to diverse health systems and methodologies.
Upon successful completion of the internship and submission of a final report, participants receive a Certificate of Internship from the Global Institute of Public Health (GIPH). The certificate details the nature of the work and competencies gained, and is recognized by collaborating institutions, adding value to future academic and professional pursuits.
Internships at GIPH cover a wide range of fields such as Health Systems and Policy Analysis, Epidemiology and Surveillance, Environmental and Climate Health, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Research, Health Communication and Awareness, Maternal and Child Health, Biostatistics and Data Analytics, and Health Economics and Program Evaluation.
Interning at the Global Institute of Public Health offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary experience in one of India’s most advanced health ecosystems. Interns gain practical exposure, mentorship from experts, and the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference in public health. The program combines academic rigor with community engagement, preparing participants to lead change in health and development sectors worldwide.
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