IDB Group Internship Program

Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB, IDB Invest, IDB Lab)

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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

Active undergraduate student (at least in the second year) or graduate student with at least 50% of coursework completed. For headquarters: citizen of one of the 48 IDB member countries (IDB Invest has no citizenship restriction). For country offices: citizen or legal resident of that country. Must be able to work full-time; this must be your first IDB Group job.

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About this opportunity

The IDB Group runs paid internships in Washington, D.C. and in its country offices across Latin America and the Caribbean, plus some offices in Asia and Europe. Headquarters cohorts are two months long in winter and summer.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Active undergraduate student (at least in the second year) or graduate student with at least 50% of coursework completed. For headquarters: citizen of one of the 48 IDB member countries (IDB Invest has no citizenship restriction). For country offices: citizen or legal resident of that country. Must be able to work full-time; this must be your first IDB Group job.
2. Note the deadline. Headquarters: applications open about 3 to 4 months before each cohort (winter cohort starts mid-Jan, summer cohort mid-Jun); country offices have no fixed window 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. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. "Rolling" or "varies" does not mean unlimited time. Funds are awarded as applications are reviewed, so apply early.

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Who can apply for IDB Group Internship Program?

Active undergraduate student (at least in the second year) or graduate student with at least 50% of coursework completed. For headquarters: citizen of one of the 48 IDB member countries (IDB Invest has no citizenship restriction). For country offices: citizen or legal resident of that country. Must be able to work full-time; this must be your first IDB Group job.

What does IDB Group Internship Program cover?

Paid internships: two-month placements at IDB headquarters in Washington, D.C. (winter and summer) or 2 to 6 month placements in country offices; the stipend amount is not stated on the page

When is the deadline for IDB Group Internship Program?

Headquarters: applications open about 3 to 4 months before each cohort (winter cohort starts mid-Jan, summer cohort mid-Jun); country offices have no fixed window Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with IDB Group Internship Program?

Host countries: United States.

What documents do I need for IDB Group 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 IDB Group Internship Program application?

Medium: Online application (max 3 positions) + CV + university letter + transcripts