AIIB Global Internship Program

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Enrolled full-time in a master's or doctoral programme, or a recent graduate who graduated in the same year as the application. Open to candidates of any citizenship. Fluent oral and written English. Candidates in fields aligned with AIIB's goals are preferred.

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About this opportunity

The AIIB Global Internship Program brings graduate students from any country to its Beijing headquarters for a paid summer internship. Applications are accepted from December to February.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Enrolled full-time in a master's or doctoral programme, or a recent graduate who graduated in the same year as the application. Open to candidates of any citizenship. Fluent oral and written English. Candidates in fields aligned with AIIB's goals are preferred.
2. Note the deadline. Dec – Feb (annual; selection runs in March, offers in April and the programme starts in May or June) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. CV; Cover letter or motivation statement; Proof of current enrolment or recent graduation; Academic transcript; Passport or national ID copy; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Tailor your CV to the role: lead with the skills and projects the posting asks for.
2. Write a short, specific motivation statement. Name the team or project you want to join and why.
3. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
4. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for AIIB Global Internship Program?

Enrolled full-time in a master's or doctoral programme, or a recent graduate who graduated in the same year as the application. Open to candidates of any citizenship. Fluent oral and written English. Candidates in fields aligned with AIIB's goals are preferred.

What does AIIB Global Internship Program cover?

A paid internship at AIIB headquarters in Beijing with USD 90 per workday and a round-trip flight ticket to Beijing

When is the deadline for AIIB Global Internship Program?

Dec – Feb (annual; selection runs in March, offers in April and the programme starts in May or June) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with AIIB Global Internship Program?

Host countries: China.

What documents do I need for AIIB Global Internship Program?

CV; Cover letter or motivation statement; Proof of current enrolment or recent graduation; Academic transcript; Passport or national ID copy; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the AIIB Global Internship Program application?

Medium: Online application + short chat-based screening (about 5 minutes)