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Research Internships

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Internship

Gain hands-on experience across a live research project, from fieldwork to data, alongside experienced researchers.

Deadline
Location
Salima, Malawi
Commitment
3–6 months

About the role

Research Interns work across one of Nyanja’s projects and rotate through fieldwork, data management and analysis. Internships are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students in health and science disciplines.

What you will do

  • Assist field teams with data collection in the community.
  • Help with data entry, quality checks and simple analyses.
  • Join team meetings, journal clubs and training sessions.
  • Complete a short project and present your findings.

Who we are looking for

  • Current enrolment in, or recent completion of, a relevant degree.
  • An interest in global health and research careers.
  • Good organisation and communication skills.
  • Willingness to work in rural community settings.

Ready to apply?

Send your CV and a cover letter to hr@nyanja.com with “Research Internships” in the subject line, before 20 November 2026.

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Generating evidence for a healthier Malawi.