IPPNWC Internship Program

As an intern you will be helping with various aspects of IPPNWC work, facilitating activities that are designed to teach, research and address the health consequences of violence, nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, the health consequences associated with energy resources and armed conflict, methods of nonviolent conflict resolution, and the promotion of social justice in a sustainable world.

Please read about the available internship positions below and rank your choices in your application.

For this internship program, you will be able to select your interest in joining the IPPNWC intern team for 12- or 6-months, depending on your availability.

As an intern, you will gain over 20 hours of educational training on disarmament, nuclear issues, health, and sustainability, work experience with a Nobel Peace Prize affiliate and an internationally recognized organization, the ability to contribute new project ideas and initiatives, long-term mentorship, the potential for publication in IPPNWC's The Turning Tide, a recommendation letter, and certificates of completion of IPPNWC youth leader training.

Esme Mulloy has recently graduated from Concordia University with an honours History degree. Her studies coalesced around subjects on the impact of war and the history of the Cold War. Esme has recently worked in communications for the peace research organization, Project Ploughshares, highlighting the work in space security, climate, arms control, emerging technology and nuclear weapons. She intends to begin her master’s degree in 2026 and is eager to deepen her expertise in nuclear disarmament through this internship. In her spare time she loves reading and watching documentaries!

Max Lau is from Vancouver, Canada, with family roots in Japan and Hong Kong. Growing up in a multicultural environment has deepened Max’s interest in global affairs and cross-cultural dialogue, especially in understanding how diverse perspectives can foster peace and mutual understanding. Max completed his undergraduate degree at Soka University of America, where his capstone research examined the role of civil society and value-creation philosophy in advancing nuclear disarmament. His study explored how grassroots movements and education can nurture empathy, raise public awareness, and promote cooperation toward a world free of nuclear weapons. Currently, Max is pursuing graduate studies in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. Drawing from his academic background and cultural heritage, Max aims to contribute to educational and policy efforts that build a more peaceful, interconnected world.

Treasure Adenusi is the Health Student Engagement & Network Building Intern with IPPNW Canada. She is pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Passionate about global health, peacebuilding, and advocacy, Treasure supports IPPNWC’s mission by strengthening student engagement and developing networks that connect health-science students to nuclear disarmament, climate justice, and social equity initiatives. Through outreach, mentorship, and event coordination, she helps create platforms for young health professionals to engage in meaningful dialogue and action toward a safer, more peaceful world. Beyond IPPNWC, Treasure is actively involved in health research, youth mentorship, and community outreach. She aspires to a career in medicine and global health, using her skills to advance health equity and promote non-violent solutions to global challenges.

Hedi is a second-year medical student at the University of British Columbia with a background in engineering. She worked as an engineer for several years before pursuing medicine. As an intern with IPPNWC, Hedi is eager to combine her technical background with her passion for health and peace advocacy, contributing to efforts in nuclear disarmament and public health.