ADB Internship Program: Graduate Placements at the Asian Development Bank

The ADB Internship Program gives graduate students a project-based learning opportunity. Interns work on research assignments that match the Asian Development Bank's current operational needs. The program is offered by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Internship assignments are mostly based at ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines. Resident Missions may offer assignments, with locations specified in the posting.

Your field of study must be directly related to ADB's work. ADB welcomes applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds.

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Graduate students who are nationals of one of ADB's member countries.

The internship runs for a minimum of eight (8) weeks to a maximum of twelve (12) weeks. All interns receive a stipend for the duration of the internship, unless they fall under a special arrangement category between select schools and ADB.

ADB covers a limited 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). Interns must pay for accommodation, transportation, food, and part of the airfare themselves, and must purchase insurance coverage for the entire period of the internship prior to departure to Manila.

Internship candidates must:

• be a national of one of ADB's members;
• possess an excellent command of English;
• be enrolled in a Master's or PhD-level program from a school in an ADB member nation for the entire duration of the internship;
• be engaged in academic study in any of the diverse fields that are directly related to ADB's work; and
• preferably have 2-3 years of relevant professional experience.

Undergraduate students are not eligible. Past interns are not eligible to apply. ADB does not accept applications from close relatives of ADB staff, such as spouse, children (natural and adopted), mother, father, brother (including half-brother), sister (including half-sister), niece, nephew, aunt, and uncle. A spouse of an ADB International Staff may apply if the eligibility requirements are met.

Choose an assignment from the options listed under the 'Current Opportunities' tab, then submit your application through the ADB Career and Employment System (ACES), along with documents like CV and Proof of Enrolment. Submissions after the deadline will not be considered. School registration and nomination are no longer required.

Graduate students can apply by 16 March 2026. Selections will be made in March-April for interns starting in June. You will be notified if you are invited for an interview; the application site features updates of every application stage, and the HR team will also be in touch directly through email.

Visit the official website (link below) to access the application form and detailed information on how to apply.