The NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health is an award-winning think tank that aims to strengthen primary nutrition research, implement effective solutions and reduce nutrition and health inequities globally. A key part of this mission is investing in and supporting the development of early-career professionals. 

 

NNEdPro’s internship programme supports Master's level students in developing core knowledge in nutrition and public health, alongside essential professional and applied skills.

 

The programme also facilitates engagement with a global network of experts, enabling interns to build meaningful connections within the field.

 

Interns have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing work across the organisation, further strengthening their research and transferable skills while collaborating with leading nutrition professionals internationally. 

 

​ The Internship Scheme: 

• Duration:

  • 3 - 6 months 

• Stages of progression: 

  • Graduate Intern (initial probationary period) 

  • Senior Intern (after probation, based on performance) 

  • Possible transition to Entry-level Research Assistant or Research/Operations Officer roles 

  • Mentoring & Training: bespoke career development packages tailored to each intern 

• Areas of Exposure & Training: 

  • Nutrition research methods 

  • Scientific communication and academic writing 

  • Grant writing 

  • Policy engagement 

  • Professional development workshops 

• Responsibilities & Contributions: 

  • Literature reviews, data analysis, and research support 

  • Assisting with reports, publications, and scientific dissemination 

  • Supporting grant applications, programme implementation and outreach initiatives 

  • Participating in global collaborative projects and discussions 

 

Unlike traditional internships, NNEdPro interns contribute to active global workstreams, gaining exposure to how research, policy, and implementation intersect within a functioning international think tank. 

NNEdPro interns are provided with bespoke mentoring/career development packages over 3-6 months, alongside valuable exposure to nutrition healthcare research environments and training in areas such as nutrition research methods, science and communication, writing grants and other training where required. Each role then provides an opportunity to be a key member in projects or initiatives, contributing to NNEdPro’s overall goals.  

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Following an initial probationary period as Professional Interns, high-performing individuals can progress to Senior Intern roles, with opportunities to transition into Research Assistant, Research Officer, or Operations roles within the organisation. 

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The key areas of work the interns contribute to are iKANN, Mobile Teaching Kitchen, International Academy for Nutrition Educators (IANE), Nutrition & Vascular Cardiometabolic Research, and Membership, Comms, and Digital Support.  

 

Through these experiences, interns gain insight into international nutrition policy, global health initiatives, and multidisciplinary collaboration while building practical skills relevant to careers in research, public health, policy, and healthcare.  

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Remuneration

Please note that these positions are voluntary or unpaid. However, as compensation, you will be provided with a bespoke mentoring/career development package, which includes the following:

• Three bespoke mentoring sessions with a NNEdPro Ops & Strategy Team member

• FREE registration to the NNEdPro Foundation Certificate in Applied Human Nutrition (worth £495)

• FREE associate membership at the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (worth £60)

• FREE registration to the NNEdPro International Summit on Nutrition and Health (worth £75)

• Develop an open career portfolio throughout the placement, including a detailed certificate of experience and a reference.

• Training in areas such as nutrition research methods, science and communication, writing grants and other training where required.

 

How can I find out more? 

If you like what you see and are interested in becoming an intern at the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, please contact us for more information or email info@nnedpro.org.uk with your CV and a supporting personal statement. Individuals who hold or are currently completing a University Master's degree in Nutrition or a relevant scientific field will be eligible to apply for the programme.