Closed Closed — 2026 Session 2 applications were due by midnight GMT on 8 April 2026 (terms page); the selection-cycle page gave a window of 25 March to 10 April 2026
African Development Bank Internship Program — paid internships in Abidjan, regional offices or remotely
This cycle is closed. The requirements below are kept as they were published. The next session's dates are not published yet.
At a glance
Where
Abidjan HQ, regional or country offices, or remote
Who
Master's students and recent graduates, 30 or under
Pay
Monthly stipend + medical insurance
Deadline
Closed 8 Apr 2026; next dates not published
Apply
Online on afdb.org
Who can apply
Criteria stated by the funder on the official source.
Nationality
Citizen of a Bank member country; the Bank recognises only one nationality from a member country. Tunisia is listed among the AfDB's regional member countries.
Stated
Age
For the 2026 programme, applicants had to be 30 years old or younger by 31 December 2026.
Stated
Education
A bachelor's degree plus current enrolment in a master's programme at a recognised institution, or applying within one year of obtaining a master's degree; proof of enrolment is required.
Stated
Language
Able to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other; a third language relevant to the Bank's operations is a plus.
Stated
Previous internship
An AfDB internship is authorised only once for any candidate.
Stated
Funding and what it does not cover
Eligible interns receive a monthly stipend and medical insurance paid by the Bank, and the Bank helps with entry and residence visas. Interns pay their own air travel to and from the Bank's location for on-site internships, and their upkeep.
Covered by the funder
Monthly stipend (eligible interns)
Medical insurance paid by the Bank
Help with entry and residence visas (reasonable efforts)
Not covered — you pay these
Air travel to and from the Bank's location (on-site internships)
