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About the Program

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Experience the WBG Pioneers Program

WBG Pioneers is the World Bank Group’s premier internship program, offering undergraduate and postgraduate students structured learning and practical experience.

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As a participant, you will engage in impactful projects, contribute to meaningful work, and gain direct exposure to the mission and operations of the World Bank Group.

Applications for the Fall/Winter Cycle will be open from July 13 to August 12, 2026.

Why Apply?

If you are looking to gain hands-on experience and contribute to meaningful global development work, the WBG Pioneers offers a unique opportunity. We welcome candidates with interests in operations and support functions across a wide range of areas, including:

Economics
Investment and Portfolio Management
Human Development (Public Health, Education, Nutrition, and Population)
Social Sciences (Anthropology and Sociology)
Agriculture
Environment
Engineering
Urban Planning
Natural Resources Management
Private Sector Development
Corporate Support (Accounting, Communications, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Finance)

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Program Features

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	Spring/Summer Cycle	Winter/Fall Cycle
Applications	January – February	July – August
Longlist	February	August
Assessment	February	August
Interviews	March	September
Selection	April	October

Real Project Assignments

Contribute directly to ongoing World Bank Group workstreams.

Cross-Functional Opportunities

Work across technical and corporate functions in diverse fields.

Global Work Environment

Collaborate with teams in Washington, DC and country offices worldwide.

Mentorship & Learning

Receive guidance from experienced professionals and build practical skills.

Professional Exposure

Understand how the World Bank Group designs and delivers global development projects.

Paid Internship

Earn a competitive hourly salary during the program.

Student Tracks

Opportunities tailored for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

PLEASE NOTE: To encourage thoughtful applications, you may apply for a maximum of three positions. Applications submitted beyond this limit will not be considered.

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Eligibility

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Education

Undergraduate: Final year student
Postgraduate: Students currently pursuing a master’s degree or PhD

Language Proficiency

Fluency in English

Work Experience

Between 0 and 6 years of professional working experience

Nationality

Must be a citizen of a WBG member country

Values

Strong commitment to WBG’s mission and values

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The Internship Program deepened my understanding of the World Bank Group’s mission, expanded my perspectives through interactions across staff levels, and inspired self-discovery that shaped my vision for a lasting career within the organization.

Godlivian Bahati Ojiambo

Former Intern, World Bank Group

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As a Learning Needs Assessment and Evaluation intern at IFC, I gained hands-on experience designing surveys, leading stakeholder interviews and evaluations, and streamlining project management systems to support evidence-based learning and program improvement.

Ali Haider Lodhi

Former Intern, World Bank Group

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I am so grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a brilliant team.

Luisa Fernanda Ballen Rubio

Former Intern, World Bank Group

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Being surrounded by such knowledgeable and inspiring people was incredible. It’s not something you find everywhere, and it pushes you to become your best self.

Ines Dezecallar Miranda

Former Intern, World Bank Group

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The opportunity to support and learn from diverse and talented colleagues was deeply inspiring.

Blessing Omiwale

Former Intern, World Bank Group

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Application

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WBG Pioneers Internship Program: Postgraduate

Postgraduate track: Fee-based internship currently open to master's and PhD students.

Job Title	Location	Mode	Span	Apply Link
Procurement Sourcing Intern	Chennai, India	Onsite	5 months	Apply here
E&S Data Analytics and Portfolio Support Interns	Lagos, Nigeria	Onsite/Hybrid	6 months	Apply here
Operational Analyst Intern	Vietnam	Onsite/Hybrid	5 months	Apply here
Operations and Data Support Intern	Tashkent, Uzbekistan	Onsite	5 months	Apply here
Investment Analysis Intern	Vienna, Austria	Remote	5 months	Apply here
Research Intern	Mozambique	Onsite/Remote	4 months	Apply here
Infrastructure Intern	Sao Paulo, Brazil	Onsite	5 months	Apply here
Development Outcomes Measurement Intern	Washington, D.C.	Onsite	5 months	Apply here
Labor Economist Intern	Brussels, Belgium	Onsite	5 months	Apply here
Macroeconomic Modeling and Fiscal Analytics Intern (Burundi)	Washington, D.C.	Onsite/Hybrid	5 months	Apply here
Governance / Public Sector Reform Intern	Monrovia, Liberia	Onsite	6 months	Apply here
Health Systems Intern	Kyiv, Ukraine	Onsite	5 months	Apply here
Financial Sector Intern	Flexible	Hybrid	3 months	Apply here
Trade Intern	Washington, D.C.	Onsite	3-5 months	Apply here
Prosperity Intern	Washington, D.C.	Onsite	3-5 months	Apply here
Governance Intern	Washington, D.C.	Hybrid	5 months	Apply here
Financial Data Engineering Intern	Washington, D.C.	Hybrid	5 months	Apply here
ESF Intern	Tashkent, Uzbekistan / Dushanbe, Tajikistan	Onsite	8-10 weeks	Apply here
Private Sector Engagements Intern	Kuwait	Onsite	8-12 weeks	Apply here
Private Sector Engagements Intern	Kuwait	Onsite	8-12 weeks	Apply here
Country Operations Intern	Kuwait	Onsite	8-12 weeks	Apply here
Communication and Visibility Intern	Washington, D.C.	Onsite	5 months	Apply here
Trade Finance Intern	Washington, D.C.	Any	5 months	Apply here
Environmental and Social (E&S) CTA Intern	Johannesburg, South Africa	Onsite/Hybrid	6 months	Apply here
HR Content Design and Knowledge Management Intern	Washington, D.C.	Onsite	17 weeks	Apply here
Environmental / Biodiversity Intern	Johannesburg, South Africa	Onsite/Hybrid	6 months	Apply here
Geospatial Data Analysis Intern (Quantitative Spatial Modeling)	Washington, D.C.	Onsite	5 months	Apply here
Transport Intern	Beijing, China	Onsite	5 months	Apply here
Product Analyst Intern	Washington, D.C.	Hybrid	3-5 months	Apply here
Water Sector Industry Analyst Intern	Washington, D.C.	Onsite	5 months	Apply here
Environmental and Social Development Intern	Nairobi, Kenya	Hybrid	3-5 months	Apply here

WBG Pioneers Internship Program: Undergraduate

Undergraduate track: Fee-based internship currently open to final-year bachelor's students.

Job Title	Location	Mode	Span	Apply Link
Procurement Operations & Advisory Intern	Chennai, India	Onsite	5 months	Apply here
Technology Learning Intern	Sofia, Bulgaria	Onsite	5 months	Apply here
Infrastructure Investment Analyst Intern	Lima, Peru	Onsite	5 months	Apply here
Infrastructure Investment Analyst Intern	Bogota, Colombia	Onsite	2-5 months	Apply here
World Bank Treasury Summer Internship	Washington, D.C.	Onsite	10 weeks	Apply here
Financial Data Engineering Intern	Washington, D.C.	Hybrid	5 months	Apply here
Executive Recruitment Intern	Washington, D.C.	Onsite	4-5 months	Apply here
PEFA Program Intern	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified	Apply here

No-Fee Internship Eligibility

_{This position is offered under the WBG Pioneers No-Fee Internship Track. Students may be offered a no-fee STT appointment provided that they either: (a) are enrolled in a Master's, PhD, or similar graduate program during the entire internship (or are in the fifth year or higher of a degree program in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages) and provide an official letter from their university confirming that the internship fulfills academic requirements for at least one term of study; or (b) are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies and receive a stipend from their university at least equivalent to the minimum STT T1 fee level in effect at the start of the assignment, as confirmed by an official university letter.}

WBG Pioneers Internship Program: No Fee

Postgraduate (Masters and PhDs)

Job Title	Location	Mode	Span	Apply Link
Sectoral Regulatory Efficiency Assessments Intern – Critical Resource Minerals and Agribusiness	Washington, D.C.	Any	5 months	Apply here
Regulatory Efficiency and Subnational Business Environment Assessments Intern	Washington, D.C.	Any	5 months	Apply here
Research & Knowledge Management Intern	Beijing, China	Hybrid	5 months	Apply here
Data Analysis Intern, Environmental Quality	Beijing, China	Hybrid	5 months	Apply here
Macro and Operations Support Intern	Buenos Aires	Onsite	5 months	Apply here
Knowledge Intern	Vienna, Austria	Onsite	5 months	Apply here
LSMS Survey Innovation Fellow	Washington, D.C.	Remote	5 months	Apply here
LSMS Survey Innovation Fellow	Washington, D.C.	Remote	5 months	Apply here
LSMS Survey Innovation Fellow	Washington, D.C.	Remote	5 months	Apply here
LSMS Survey Innovation Fellow	Washington, D.C.	Remote	5 months	Apply here
LSMS Survey Innovation Fellow	Washington, D.C.	Remote	5 months	Apply here
Environmental and Social Development Intern	Nairobi, Kenya	Hybrid	3-5 months	Apply here
LSMS Survey Innovation Fellow	Washington, D.C.	Remote	5 months	Apply here
Research & Knowledge Management Intern	Beijing, China	Hybrid	5 months	Apply here
Intern - Blended Finance Operations	Brussels, Belgium	Onsite/Remote	5 months	Apply here
AgriConnect Europe Intern	Any / Remote	Remote	5 months	Apply here
Global Corporate Solutions Intern	Washington, D.C.	Onsite	3 months	Apply here
Regional Jobs & Skills Intern	Open / Remote	Remote	5 months	Apply here
LSMS Survey Innovation Fellow (Bangladesh Climate)	Washington, D.C.	Remote	5 months	Apply here
Reproducibility Intern	Washington, D.C. or Remote	Any	3 months	Apply here
Development Impact Intern	Washington, D.C. or Remote	Any	3 months	Apply here
Forensic Accountants and Financial Intern	Washington, D.C.	Onsite	6 months	Apply here
Subnational and Governance in Sectors Intern	Open / Remote	Remote	5 months	Apply here
Data Scientist Intern	Washington, D.C.	Hybrid	5 months	Apply here
Digital Forensic Lab Intern	Washington, D.C.	Onsite	6 months	Apply here
Building Green Fall-Winter Internship	Washington, D.C. or Remote	Onsite/Remote	10 weeks	Apply here
B-READY Fall-Winter Intern	Washington, D.C. or Remote	Onsite/Remote	10 weeks	Apply here
Water Intern	Muscat, Sultanate of Oman	Onsite/Hybrid	7-10 weeks	Apply here
Environment Intern	Muscat, Sultanate of Oman	Onsite/Hybrid	7-10 weeks	Apply here
Climate Intern	Muscat, Sultanate of Oman	Onsite/Hybrid	7-10 weeks	Apply here
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Intern	Washington, D.C.	Onsite/Hybrid	12 weeks - 5 months	Apply here
Enterprise Analysis Intern	Washington, D.C. or Remote	Hybrid/Remote	3 months	Apply here

Undergraduate: No-Fee

Job Title	Location	Mode	Span	Apply Link
Communications Intern	Bolivia	Onsite	5 months	Apply here
LSMS Survey Innovation Fellow	Washington, D.C.	Hybrid	2 months	Apply here
Design Thinking Intern	Sofia, Bulgaria	Hybrid	3 months	Apply here

Application Materials

CV/Resume
Highlight relevant academic and professional, experience (max. 2 pages)
Cover Letter
Highlight academic and professional experience (max. 1 page
Proof of Eligibility
Education Transcript(s) and/or enrollment letter(s) to confirm your educational track

PLEASE NOTE: To encourage thoughtful applications, you may apply for a maximum of three positions. Applications submitted beyond this limit will not be considered.

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