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Internship Programme
Internship pathway for students and recent graduates to gain experience in an international development bank.
Last reviewed: 18 July 2026
About the programme
Applicants must be fluent in English or French and have a working knowledge of the other language. AfDB recruits each internship cohort through a separate selection cycle.
Eligibility at a glance
- Programme type
- Traineeship
- Nationality rule
- Limited to nationals of member countries.
- Minimum degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Maximum age
- 30 years
- Required languages
- Not stated
- Usual application period
- Published with each cohort
- Intake pattern
- Annual intake
Applicants must be citizens of an AfDB member country.
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Application periods
2026 Internship Program, Session 2
Application period closed · 25 March 2026 to 10 April 2026
The selection-cycle page, updated 9 April, gives 10 April. An older terms page still shows 8 April.
Last verified: 18 July 2026
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