ADB Internship Program

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.

Asian Development Bank Headquarters, Manila, Philippines or ADB Field Offices

Field of study directly related to ADB’s work

Not specified

Graduate students who are nationals of one of ADB’s member countries

Stipend is provided to all interns according to the location of internships up to 56 calendar days. Interns may choose to work beyond 56 calendar days in agreement with the designated supervisors, but without stipend. Exception to receiving stipend would be interns who fall under the special arrangement category between select schools and ADB.

Interns are provided with limited food card/allowance and a limited amount to cover part of the airfare travel cost. They have to shoulder accommodation and transportation, part of the airfare, and food expense.

Internship 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;

•  be 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 online through the ADB Recruitment Center. School registration and nomination is no longer required.  Application period for the 2016 Internship Program are as follows:

• 1st batch: 1 February – 15 March 2016 for internship starting June 2016 onwards

• 2nd batch: 1 August – 30 September 2016 for internship starting December 2016 onwards

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.