Asian Development Bank Internship Program 2021/2022

Asian Development Bank Internship Program 2021/2022

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Internship Program 2021/2022 invites graduate students (Masters or PhD) from ADB member countries for project‑oriented research assignments. Two internship batches are typically available each year.

Benefits

• Work with a major international development organization.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals from more than 50 countries.
• Gain in‑depth knowledge of development finance and ADB’s impact.
• Contribute to ADB’s business through research outputs.

Program Overview

• Host: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
• Location: Varies
• Financial benefits: Stipends for living costs, travel, and visa expenses.
• Open to: Postgraduates (Masters/PhD) only.
• Field of study: Directly related to ADB’s work.
• Duration: 8 or 26 weeks.
• Application status: Currently open.

Application Period

• Batch 1: 15 July to 15 September 2021 (boarding January 2022).
• Batch 2: 1 December 2021 to 31 January 2022 (boarding June 2022).

Eligibility Criteria

• Enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in an ADB member country before and after the internship.
• Academic study directly related to ADB’s work.
• Nationality of an ADB member country.
• Excellent command of English.
• Relevant professional experience for the assignment.
• No close relation to ADB personnel.

How to Apply

The application process is conducted online via the ADB Career and Employment System (ACES). Applicants should prepare a CV, answer essay questions, and submit all materials before the deadline.

• Visit the ADB website.
• Select the internship assignment of interest.
• Apply through ACES, uploading your CV and essays.

Application Assessment

• Eligibility requirements
• Relevance of academic study and work experience
• Level of interest and motivation to contribute to development work
• Institutional representation, gender, and nationality balance

Next Steps

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Successful candidates will receive further instructions.

Contact Information

• Email: adbintern@adb.org

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