The Internship Program is a project-oriented learning opportunity for graduate students to gain experience through research assignments based on ADB’s current operational needs.
ADB advertises internship assignments twice a year and welcomes motivated, open-minded, and self-directed individuals to apply.
The internship program offers the opportunity to:
Internship candidates must:
The internship application process is online through the ADB Career and Employment System (ACES). School registration and nomination is no longer required.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
| Title / Reference Number | Department | Location | Posting Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intern (PSOD/PSFI) 2501-09 / 240556 | Private Sector Operations Department | Asian Development Bank Headquarters | 01 Aug 2024 | 06 Sep 2024 |
| Intern (SPD/NARO) 2501-20 / 240567 | Strategy, Policy and Partnerships Department | North American Representative Office | 03 Sep 2024 | 06 Sep 2024 |
| Intern (ERDI/ERDD) 2501-04 / 240551 | Economic Research and Development Impact Department | Asian Development Bank Headquarters | 01 Aug 2024 | 15 Sep 2024 |
For questions related to internship, please email the ADB Internship Program.
The Internship Program helps ADB enhance a platform to exchange and generate knowledge with external partners. It also enables ADB to identify potential future staff.
The duration should be a minimum of 8 weeks (56 days) and a maximum of 11 weeks for one internship assignment.
Yes. Students can apply directly online through the ADB Career and Employment System (ACES). They do not have to be nominated by their schools. Their schools are no longer required to register with ADB.
Yes. Students may send their inquiries to [email protected] .
No. The ADB Internship Program accommodates only post-graduate level students.
ADB public site under the Internship Program link will have the internship guidelines and application process posted. It is highly advisable to read the site thoroughly to ensure proper understanding of the selection and application process.
Internship assignments are posted with complete information including the deadline for submission in the ADB.org site. Applicants must be able to apply at the required time indicated in the website.
No. Internship candidates have to be nationals of ADB members.
No. ADB does not accept applications from close relatives (e.g. below) of ADB staff.
* ADB is piloting a spouse employment program to allow the consideration of spouse and registered domestic partner candidates of international staff for international staff vacancies. This pilot does not apply to spouse or registered domestic partner candidates of national and administrative staff.
Yes, only if the eligibility requirements are met.
Stipend is provided to all interns for the duration of the internship. Exception to receiving stipend would be interns who fall under the special arrangement category between select schools and ADB.
Interns are to shoulder accommodation, transportation and food expenses; as well as part of the airfare.
The purchase of a comprehensive insurance coverage for the entire period of the internship prior to departure to Manila is also a strict requirement.
Upon intern’s appointment, ADB provides a limited amount to cover part of the airfare travel cost should air travel be necessary between the internship location and the authorized point of origin (i.e. school location).
Internship assignments are mostly based at the ADB's headquarters in Manila, Philippines. Resident Missions may offer assignments and the locations are specified in the posting. Resident Mission based internships for local students from local schools usually follow a different timetable. They are also announced in the website.
The application site features an update of each application whether it is for evaluation, regret or hired. ADB HR informs successful applicants directly through email.
As a general rule, interns are not allowed to travel during the internship assignment.
In case of Manila based internships, you must ensure your passport is valid at least for 6 months prior to arrival and upon departure from Manila. If your nationality requires you entry-visa, ADB will request it from the Philippine Embassy of your location, and you will apply for visa accordingly.
The regular work schedule is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with one-hour lunch break. Any other preferred schedule should be discussed with supervisors.
Past interns are ineligible to apply for another internship with ADB.
Completing an internship does not automatically qualify for an employment with ADB; however, ADB welcomes former interns to apply for jobs after they graduate from schools.
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