Paid Global Development Internship with Mentorship

Opportunities Pedia; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,572,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Cross-functional exposure

Competitive hourly salary

Job summary

The World Bank Internship Program 2027 offers an outstanding opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to gain hands-on experience within a leading international development organization. Participants will work across departments, conduct research, and receive professional mentorship while contributing to real-world projects.

Open to final-year undergraduates and enrolled Masters/PhD students from World Bank member countries, with 0–6 years of experience and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Must be a citizen of a World Bank Group member country.
• Undergraduate applicants must be in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree.
• Postgraduate applicants must be currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program.
• Must have between 0 and 6 years of professional work experience.
• Must demonstrate fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside professionals across World Bank Group departments.
• Contribute to ongoing projects and conduct research.
• Support technical teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Gain hands-on exposure to international development operations.
• Engage in cross-functional learning opportunities.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Education

Undergraduate student (final year)

Master’s/PhD student

Job description

The World Bank Internship Program 2027 offers an outstanding opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to gain hands-on experience within a leading international development organization. Participants will work across departments, conduct research, and receive professional mentorship while contributing to real-world projects.

Open to final-year undergraduates and enrolled Masters/PhD students from World Bank member countries, with 0–6 years of experience and fluent English.