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30 November 2009 // No Comment

The World Bank offers internships to young people interested to learn more about the economic and social issues that affect people’s lives around the world. The programme offers opportunities for study and work that provide hands-on experience.

The Bank Internship Programme offers graduate students an opportunity to improve their skills as well as the experience of working in an international environment.

Paid internships are available for winter and summer programmes. It is open to students who are nationals of the Bank’s member countries. Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and be already enrolled in a full-time graduate study programme (pursuing a Master’s degree or Ph.D. with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity).

This programme seeks candidates in the following fields: economics, finance, human resource development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social science (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, private sector development, as well as other related fields. Fluency in English is required.

The Bank pays an hourly salary to all interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses. Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations. Most positions are located in Washington, DC, with a minimum duration of four weeks.

Deadlines:
- Summer (June-September) – the application period for the Summer Program is 1 December – 31 January each year.
- Winter (December-March)- the application period for the Winter Program is 1 September – 31 October each year.

All applications MUST be submitted on-line.

World Bank office – Washington DC

c/o World Bank Headquarters
1818 H Street, NW
Washington DC
Washington, DC 20433 USA
phone: (202) 473-1000
fax: (202) 477-6391

More info HERE

Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.

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