World Bank Group Pioneers Internship Program 2026 – Fall/Winter Cycle

About the role

This paid international internship offers final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students practical experience working on real global development projects. Interns contribute to ongoing workstreams, learn how global development projects are delivered, and gain mentorship from experienced professionals. The programme combines structured learning, professional mentorship, and real project assignments. Interns must be a final-year undergraduate student or a master's/PhD student with zero to six years of professional work experience. Applicants must be fluent in English and be citizens of a World Bank Group member state.

Requirements

• Be a final-year undergraduate student or be currently enrolled in a master's or PhD programme.
• Have between zero and six years of professional work experience.
• Be fluent in English.
• Be a citizen of a World Bank Group member country.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of the World Bank Group.

What you get

• Paid professional work experience
• Assignments on real World Bank Group projects
• Mentorship and supervision from experienced professionals
• Exposure to international development operations
• Skill-building and knowledge sessions
• Peer networking opportunities
• Experience working in multicultural teams
• Access to relevant workplace facilities, systems and resources

The offer

• Type: internship

Important dates

• Deadline: Nov 30, 2026

Location

• Remote: Open to anyone