Internship Opportunities
Fall & Spring
- Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) Funded Internship Program
Applications for internships beginning Fall 2026 will go live mid-March 2026
Summer
Local Health Internship Program
For over 20 years, the DPH Division of Epidemiology has offered the Local Health Internship Program, connecting students with local health departments across Massachusetts and DPH. Each summer, interns gain real-world public health experience while supporting communities and improving health outcomes.Applications for Summer 2026 will be going live mid-February 2026.
Current Openings
- No current openings match your interests?
Submit the DPH Internship Interest Form to be considered for future internships that become available.
Internship Requirements
In order to participate in any internship at DPH, students must be:
- At least the minimum age required by federal, state or local laws and employment standards
- A U.S. citizen, or have the appropriate employment authorization documentation
- A student enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student
- Able to produce a letter of verification from your educational institution showing proof of enrollment
- Able to complete and sign CORI paperwork:
High School
DPH does not offer internships for high school students. We encourage high school students interested in Public Health to look into the following programs:
- Outbreak!
Hosted by the Massachusetts Public Health Museum, Outbreak! is a summer experiential-learning program for high school students interested in learning about the field of Public Health. - High School Health Careers Program
Hosted by the UMass Chan Medical School, High School Health Careers Program is a structured four-week residential program that provides Massachusetts high school students with exposure to potential career paths in biomedical research and healthcare.
Colleges & Universities
Learn about DPH's Academic Health Department Consortium