Deadline: January 31st 2014
The World Bank Internship offers highly motivated and successful individuals an opportunity to improve their skills while working in a diverse environment. Interns generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting.
Eligibility Requirement
To be eligible for the Internship, 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.
- 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.
This Internship 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.
Internship Worth
- The Bank pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses. Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations.
- Most positions are located in Washington, DC (some positions are offered in country offices) and are a minimum of four weeks in duration.
The World Bank Group Internship is offered during two seasons, and applications are accepted during the following periods:
Summer Internship (June-September)
The application period for the Summer Internship is December 1 – January 31 each year.
Winter Internship (December-March)
The application period for the Winter Internship is September 1 – October 31 each year. All applications MUST be submitted on-line. Applications submitted after the deadline are not considered.
Apply Now for the 2014 World Bank Summer Internship
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank Summer Internship Programme