Grant opportunity
World Bank Group Pioneers Internship Program – Fall/Winter 2026
The WBG Pioneers programme offers practical project experience across economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, engineering, finance, technology and other World Bank Group functions.
- Funder
- World Bank Group
- Applications close 12 August 2026
- Applications close 12 August 2026: Aug 12, 2026
- Award
- Paid hourly internship; visa support may be available for some roles
- Applicant
- Final-year undergraduate students and current master's, MBA and PhD candidates enrolled at an accredited university or business school.
- Discipline
- International Development and Professional Experience
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The programme places students in practical assignments across World Bank Group operations and support functions.
Who can apply
Final-year undergraduate students and current master's, MBA and PhD candidates must be enrolled at an accredited institution when applying.
What it supports
- Real World Bank Group assignments
- Undergraduate and postgraduate tracks
- Roles across multiple countries and disciplines
Funding and duration
- Paid hourly internship
- Visa support may be available for some roles
Applications close 12 August 2026
Applications close 12 August 2026: Aug 12, 2026
How to apply
Review current roles on the official programme page and submit through the linked World Bank Group careers system.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Fall/Winter cycle runs through the World Bank Group careers system and includes assignments across development and corporate disciplines in multiple locations.
Eligibility
Final-year undergraduate students and current master's, MBA and PhD candidates must be enrolled at an accredited institution when applying.
Funding and benefits
Paid hourly internship
Visa support may be available for some roles
Themes and supported activities
Real World Bank Group assignments
Undergraduate and postgraduate tracks
Roles across multiple countries and disciplines
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 12 August 2026: Applications close 12 August 2026: Aug 12, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Review current roles on the official programme page and submit through the linked World Bank Group careers system.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.