This highly competitive programme offers selected participants the opportunity to work directly with World Bank Group teams, contribute to real development projects, and gain first-hand insight into how international institutions design and deliver solutions to global challenges.

Programme Overview

WBG Pioneers provides interns with meaningful assignments across a wide range of technical and operational areas, including economics, public health, education, agriculture, environment, urban development, engineering, social sciences, digital development, energy, private sector development, and corporate services such as finance, communications, information technology, and human resources.

Interns work alongside experienced professionals on active projects that support development priorities around the world. The programme combines practical work experience with professional mentoring and skills development.

Internship placements are primarily based at the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington, D.C., as well as in selected country offices, depending on operational needs.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit:

• A curriculum vitae (CV)

• A statement of interest

• Proof of enrolment or academic transcript

Transcripts must clearly indicate final-year undergraduate status or current postgraduate enrolment. Once an application is submitted, it cannot be edited.

Applications are accepted online till 17 February 2026.

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