The Asia Development Bank (ADB) is currently accepting applications for its 2023 ADB Internship Program for Masters and PhD students. This program provides graduate students with the opportunity to gain valuable experience through research assignments based on ADB’s current operational needs.
The internship program offers a range of benefits, including the opportunity to work in a major international development organization, collaborate with experienced professionals from over 50 different countries, gain a deeper understanding of development finance and the impact of the work ADB does, and contribute to ADB’s business through research outputs.
To be eligible for the program, candidates must be enrolled in a Master’s or PhD-level program at a school in one of the ADB member nations, both prior to and after the internship assignment, engaged in academic study in a field directly related to ADB’s work, be a national of one of ADB’s members, possess an excellent command of English, and have professional experience relevant to the assignment.
The internship application process is completed online through the ADB Career and Employment System (ACES). Candidates can apply by choosing assignments of interest, uploading their CV and answering essay questions. It’s important to note that applications submitted after the deadline of February 15, 2023 will not be considered. To avoid errors in submission, applicants are advised not to wait until the last day of the application period in submitting their internship applications.
ADB evaluates applications based on eligibility requirements, relevance of academic study and work experience, and the level of interest and motivation to contribute to development work. ADB also considers institutional representation, gender, and nationality balance in the over-all intern selection process.
