World Bank Internships

The World Bank Internship Program is open to students who are nationals of the Bank’s member countries and attracts a large number of highly qualified candidates.

The goal of this Internship Program is to offer successful candidates an opportunity to improve their skills as well as the experience of working in an international environment.

Interns generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting.

To be eligible for the Internship Program, candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity.

Generally, successful candidates have completed their first year of graduate studies or are already into their PhD programs.

This Program typically seeks candidates in the following fields:

Economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social science (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, private sector development, as well as other related fields.
Fluency in English is required.
Prior relevant work experience, computing skills, as well as knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese are advantageous.The World Bank Group Internship Program is offered during two seasons:
Summer (June-September).
Winter (December-March).All applications MUST be submitted on-line.The Bank pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses.
Most positions are located in Washington, DC (some positions are offered in country offices) and are a minimum of four weeks in duration.
The application period for the Summer Program is December 1 – January 31 each year.
The application period for the Winter Program is September 1 – October 31 each year.

For more information and a list of eligible countries, please see; World Bank Internship Program