2025 RESEARCH INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Deadline: March 21, 2025
Location: Nairobi, Kenya | Hybrid
Organization: African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a premier research-to-policy institution that generates evidence, strengthens research capacity, and engages policymakers to inform action on health and development across Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with a regional office in Dakar, Senegal, APHRC is dedicated to driving change through strong African research leadership and evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM).
As part of its Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Division, APHRC is offering 2025 research internship opportunities across various projects for a period of 3–6 months starting April 2025 . These internships provide hands-on experience in research, data analysis, policy engagement, and project implementation.
Available Internship Positions
1. Evaluating the Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Gender-Transformative Parenting Intervention
- Assist in research on adolescent parenting in Kakamega County.
- Conduct data collection and analysis.
- Support field activities and stakeholder engagements.
2. Child Stimulation and Brain Function Study
- Work with neuroimaging techniques and behavioral measures.
- Assist in data analysis and interpretation.
3. Early Childhood Development (ECD) Data Visualization System
- Support development of an ECD data system for Nairobi, Homa Bay, and Isiolo counties.
- Work with data visualization and reporting tools.
4. Teacher Professional Development (TPD) Practicum/Sex Ed Pipeline
- Engage in research on teacher training and sexuality education.
- Support data collection and training modules.
5. Kenya National Survey on Gender Norms, Attitudes, and Well-being of Young Adolescents
- Participate in nationwide data collection and analysis.
- Support survey implementation and reporting.
6. Health and Well-being of Very Young Adolescents in Kenya
- Conduct fieldwork and support research on adolescent health.
7. General Administration (Legal and Compliance)
- Support legal and compliance research.
- Assist in policy documentation and regulatory adherence.
8. Partnership for Education of Health Professionals (PEP) Program
- Provide administrative and research support for health education initiatives.
9. African Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Fellowship Program
- Assist in coordinating research fellowship programs.
10. WHO HRP Alliance Hub
- Support research and program implementation.
11. Community of Practice Facilitation and Coordination
- Assist in organizing and managing knowledge-sharing sessions.
12. Gates’ Virtual Academy (ICT) – Good Financial Grant Practice
- Provide ICT support for grant management systems.
13. Data Science Without Borders/DASSA
- Conduct data analysis and modeling in research projects.
14. Agent-Based Modelling (ABM)
- Support simulation-based research in social sciences.
15. INSPIRE Mental Health
- Engage in research on mental health interventions.
16. Program Assistant Intern (General) – Data Science Program
- Provide general support in data science-related projects.
17. Multimorbidity in Africa: Digital Innovation, Visualization, and Application (MADIVA)
- Assist in health data visualization and analysis.
18. Gates’ Virtual Academy (ICT) – Good Financial Grant Practice (New Project)
- Support digital tools for financial grant practices.
19. Projects in EYE in Higher Education Focus Areas
- Research inclusion, gender, and transition in education.
20. Lived Experiences of Abortion in Benin and Togo
- Support qualitative research and fieldwork.
21. CPSE – Nisaidie, Usinidhuru!
- Assist in research on post-rape and post-abortion care services.
22. Leveraging HDSS for Family Planning (WARO)
- Support demographic surveillance and family planning studies.
23. Achieving Cervical Cancer Control through HPV Vaccination (ACCHV)
- Engage in vaccine research and policy analysis.
24. Consortium for Advanced Research Training Catalyze Project
- Support research publication visibility and dissemination.
25. Evaluation of The Girls Generation-African Led Movement on Ending FGM/C
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis on FGM/C interventions.
26. MEL Portal, Data Quality Assurance, and Knowledge Management
- Assist in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes.
27. Director of Program – Synergy’s Office
- Provide research and administrative support.
28. Regional Education Learning Initiative Data and Evidence
- Support data analysis and research in education programs.
29. Urban Education/Foundational Learning in Kenya
- Assist in education policy research and implementation.
30. Urban Education III and Foundational Learning in Kenya (Formerly DRP)
- Engage in research on urban education challenges and solutions.
31. Climate Change, Nutrition, and Mental Health in East African Drylands
- Support research on climate change impact on health.
32. Public Engagement Infrastructure Strengthening (PEIS) Project
- Assist in public engagement and community outreach.
33. Optimizing Inclusive Early Learning for Children with Developmental Disabilities
- Conduct research on inclusive education strategies.
34. AfriFOODlinks
- Support food systems and nutrition research.
35. Information and Computer Technology (ICT)
- Assist in IT infrastructure and support.
36. General Support – People and Culture (HR)
- Provide HR administrative and research assistance.
37. Software Development (Operations)
- Support software development and IT operations.
38. Gender and Education Focus Area
- Conduct gender-focused education research.
39. Pipeline Award – Large Language Models for Depression Screening
- Engage in AI and mental health research.
40. Evaluation of Brown Bag Presentations (BBPs) and Interns & Visiting Scholar Program
- Assist in evaluating knowledge-sharing sessions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a work plan with an assigned supervisor.
- Participate in research, data collection, and analysis.
- Contribute to policy engagement and strategic planning.
- Present research findings at APHRC’s Brown Bag Presentations (BBPs).
- Submit a final internship report and feedback form.
- Participate in follow-up evaluation surveys.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completed a bachelor’s degree and/or pursuing/completed a master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative).
- Open to nationals of African countries.
- Hybrid internship with physical availability when required.