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WBG Pioneers
Paid internship programme for undergraduate and postgraduate students who want practical World Bank Group project experience.
Last reviewed: 18 July 2026
About the programme
The programme has separate student tracks and a member-country nationality requirement. Assignments cover technical and corporate functions.
Eligibility at a glance
- Programme type
- Traineeship
- Nationality rule
- Limited to nationals of member countries.
- Minimum degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Maximum age
- Not stated
- Required languages
- English
- Usual application period
- January to February and July to August
- Intake pattern
- Two intakes per year
Applicants must be citizens of a World Bank Group member country.
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Application periods
2026 fall/winter cycle
Applications open · 13 July 2026 to 12 August 2026
Last verified: 18 July 2026
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