The ADB Internship Program is a project-oriented learning opportunity for graduate students to gain experience through research assignments based on ADB’s current operational needs.
The Asian Development Bank is currently receiving applications for the ADB Summer Internship Program 2021. The ADB Internship is a Fully Funded International Internship for International Students. Members from ADB part nations are qualified to apply for the Internship Program. There are presently 68 members nations of ADB. It implies in the event that you are from one of the nations, you are qualified for the Asian Development bank internship.
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The Duration of the Asian Development Bank Internship is for 8 Weeks. The Internship will begin in June 2022. The ADB Internship is simply accessible to Post-graduate level understudies. Implying that assuming you are doing a Master’s Degree or Ph.D. study, you are qualified. It’s not for Bachelor’s Degree Students.
Benefits
The internship program offers the opportunity to:
- work in a major international development organization;
- work collaboratively 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.
Eligibilities
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.
Application Process
The internship application process is online through the ADB Career and Employment System (ACES). School registration and nomination is no longer required.
Application period for the 2021 Internship Program:
- 1st batch: 15 July to 15 September 2021
- On board: January 2022 onwards
- 2nd batch: 1 December 2021 to 31 January 2022
- On board: June 2022 onwards
Eligible candidates apply through the ADB Career and Employment System (ACES).
- ADB announces the assignments on the website and candidates choose assignments of interest.
- Candidates apply through ACES, prepare for their CVs and answer the essay questions.
- All documents (CV and essay) are uploaded to ACES to complete the application.
- Applications submitted after the deadline 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, the relevance of the 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 overall intern selection process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Application Deadline: September 15, 2021
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