Internships

New scientists from the universities of Greece, the European Union and the U.S.A., students from universities but also schools interning at the Institute for Public Health issues can contribute to our work and gain valuable experience. All interested parties can contact us on 210-6255700.

The Prolepsis Institute has created collaborative networks with educational organizations on a national and international level:

Since 2012 in collaboration with the Institute of Politics of Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard students have been working for 10 weeks at the Institute on a full University scholarship.
It has hosted a Fulbright scholar for the span of nine months, participating in the work of this important international educational organization.
It has collaborated with the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the American College of Athens, the Athens University of Economics and Business, and other university institutions.
In collaboration with IB sections of most educational institutions it collaborates with students within the framework of voluntary work or internships.
Since 2014 it has collaborated within the AISEC internship framework, the biggest network run by and consisting exclusively of people aged 18-30 years, in more than 120 countries and areas aiming to develop management skills in young people.

What the interns have said about us:

“I feel so grateful for my internship at the Prolepsis Institute in Athens this summer. From day one, I have enjoyed learning about the many initiatives spearheaded at Prolepsis, including scientific research, national public health interventions in Greece, and EU-wide public health projects. The entire Prolepsis team works with enthusiasm and compassion, and throughout my work I have learned about the interactions of healthcare systems with diverse populations in Greece and across the EU — particularly migrants and refugees. I have worked on projects involving quantitative data analysis, qualitative analysis of survey results and focus group findings, and reviews of scientific literature, each allowing me to dive into a different angle of Prolepsis’s work. My internship this summer in Athens has broadened my perspective on the scope and impact of public health work, and also given me the opportunity for deep involvement with active public health interventions working to improve lives”.

Ellie Klibaner-Schiff, Harvard University

“My internship at Prolepsis marked an eye-opening start to my career in public health. I was struck by the agency I was given to chart my own path within the organization, tailoring day-to-day tasks to my specific interests and career goals. I also had the incredible opportunity to work on meaningful, scalable projects, ranging from vaccination access to cancer literacy initiatives. I’m very thankful for the team’s warm welcome from day one. Whether it was my supervisor’s mentorship or the many group bonding events with other interns, the transition from my prior service work to Prolepsis’ research-based approach was very smooth”.

Benjamin Casanova, Dartmouth College

“Since my first day at the office, I got to meet the entire team and closely collaborate with various members in a professional setting, who also took great care of my well-being and made Greece a second home. Through this internship, I also had the chance to work on various projects covering a wide range of topics, from vaccine literacy and dietary sustainability, to shadowing doctors and touring the Greek parliament. Through these various projects, I have also deepened my knowledge on the various health challenges that vulnerable populations face in Greece and beyond. This experience has solidified my commitment to public service and health and working with underserved populations as part of my future career path. Overall, I have gained invaluable experience and skills during my time in Prolepsis that I am certain will benefit me throughout my career journey”.

Alae Aboussad, Harvard University

“My 14-week internship at Prolepsis Institute has been a one-of-a-kind experience. From discovering in-depth literature regarding the Roma population to participating in fieldwork within several Roma communities across Greece, the experiences I’ve had throughout my time here have been fulfilling and eye-opening. This opportunity has greatly contributed to my outlook on the gaps in justice and equity within the field of public health, which has solidified my educational and professional goals. It has further inspired me to work with underrepresented and underprivileged populations, bringing a renewed enthusiasm to complete my Master of Science in Public Health this upcoming academic year. Thank you, Prolepsis Institute!”

Amanda Thomas, McGill University

“I have been extremely fortunate to have been able to spend my last two months with Prolepsis. In my time at Prolepsis, I have been able to work in a wide range of Greek and EU public health issues including health care communication, food insecurity and nutrition, and migrant health care inequality. While I have been given sincere guidance from a surprisingly approachable group of highly experienced coworkers, I have also been afforded a great deal of independence to push forward diverse projects. I highly recommend an internship at Prolepsis to anyone interested in public health or health care fields. I have received indispensable experience in how public health research and advocacy truly works. An internship at Prolepsis is an excellent use of your time because, as you learn and grow, you will also be furthering work that could have a serious impact in promoting health across Europe.”
Max Weiss, Harvard University

“My internship at the Prolepsis Institute though the Politics Directors’ Internship Program was an amazing experience and the chance I was given was truly an honor. The Institute consists of incredibly talented and kind people. During my internship, I obtained valuable tools on a professional and personal level. I believe that this experience will assist me in the further achievement of my educational and professional goals, by offering to the community and to society.”
David Xiang, Harvard University

“The Prolepsis Institute gave me a unique opportunity, to implement the medical training I have received in real programs and policies. The large impact that the work of the Institute in public health in Greece and Europe has, reminds me of the reasons I decided to study medicine. It is an honor to collaborate with people who work passionately for such a noble cause.”
Anya McDermott, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

“I could not have secured a better internship! It provided me with the opportunity to come into contact with a number of different aspects of public health. I had a taste of an exciting future which has a wide range of research to offer me. I am grateful for collaborating with people so passionate for their work, so talented and kind and I know without a doubt that the experience I gained during my internship here will follow and assist me in all my future endeavors.”
Elpida Velmahos, Boston University

“Working at the Prolepsis Institute as a Fulbright research scholar gave me unbelievable satisfaction and I am grateful for the opportunity which was given to me. I learned a lot on a personal as well as a professional level working in such a great organization. The Prolepsis Institute is an organization where the collaboration is genuine and that makes me aware that returning to the U.S.A. I will have all the tools and necessary skills and the prospect to advance in my career and to contribute to society.”.
Meera Nagarajan, US Fulbright Grantee

“The amount of projects both domestically and with other organizations throughout the EU that Prolepsis is involved in was amazing to me. What was even more impressive was the level of commitment and hard work that was put into each of these projects.”
Alexandra Coritsidis, Fordham University