Launch your data science or multimedia career with APHRC! We're seeking ambitious interns to contribute to life-changing projects using AI, machine learning, and cutting-edge tech. Whether you're passionate about platform testing, software development, or multimedia design for data-driven reports, we have a spot for you. Gain hands-on experience, build your portfolio, and make a real impact on African health and development.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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 \u00a0 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Project Description<\/strong><\/p>\n The Data Science Program leverages big data analytics, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI) to address critical population and public health challenges across Africa. The program strengthens data governance, promotes evidence-based decision-making, and builds local capacity through specialized training and collaborative research.<\/p>\n Internship Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interns will support pre-production testing of the in-house AI\/ML platforms (e.g., Faraja) to ensure quality, reliability, performance, and user experience meet required standards before public release.<\/p>\n Preferred Background & Skills (Both Positions)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0 \u00a0Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.<\/p>\n Project Description<\/strong><\/p>\n The Data Science Program leverages big data analytics, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI) to address critical population and public health challenges across Africa. The program strengthens data governance, promotes evidence-based decision-making, and builds local capacity through specialized training and collaborative research.<\/p>\n Internship Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interns will support the development, enhancement, and optimization of existing platforms and AI systems.<\/p>\n Preferred Background & Skills (Both Positions)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0 \u00a0Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.<\/p>\n Project Description<\/strong><\/p>\n The Data Science Program (DSP) at the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a specialized unit focused on leveraging big data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced statistical methodologies to improve population health and development outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa.<\/p>\n Internship Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n Preferred background and skills<\/strong><\/p>\nProject 6 \u2013 Data Science Program - Software Developer (3 Interns)<\/h4>\n
Project 23 \u2013 Data Science Program (DSP) \u2013 (1 intern)<\/h4>\n
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