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About the Program
Join the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) Winter 2026 Graduate Internship Program and gain hands-on experience. The IDB Group is the leading source of financing and knowledge for improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. It comprises the IDB, which works with the regionโs public sector and enables the private sector; IDB Invest, which directly supports private companies and projects; and IDB Lab, which spurs entrepreneurial innovation.
Before Submitting Your Application โ Prepare These Documents
Applications missing any of the following will NOT be considered. Please have them ready before starting your application:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (must include your expected graduation date) Official or Unofficial Academic transcript (official transcript required if selected) Active student certificate/university letter confirming your student status.
Save all documents in PDF using the format: FirstName_LastName_DocumentType.pdf.
Cover letters are NOT required.
Internship Opportunities (Select up to three (3) internship options in the application)
IDB Invest - Data Engineering & Analytics Intern IDB Invest - Accounting Intern IDB Invest - Investment Strategy & Research Intern IDB Invest - Trade & Supply Chain Analysis Intern IDB Invest - Knowledge Management (Legal) Intern IDB Invest - Regions Upstream (Central America Region) Intern IDB Invest - Regions Upstream (Amazonia Region) Intern
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IDB - Energy Economics & Data Analysis Intern IDB - Applied Economic Research in Agriculture Intern IDB - Trade Research & Policy Intern IDB - Behavioral Economics Research Intern IDB - Retirement Plans Investment Analysis Intern IDB - Data Analysis for Education Programs Intern IDB - Data Analytics for Development Impact Intern.
IDB - Data Analytics Intern IDB - Data Management & Operations Intern IDB - Geospatial Development & GIS Analysis Intern IDB - Digital Finance Operations Intern IDB - Financial Technology & Accounting Solutions Intern IDB - Knowledge Management & Research (Andean Region) Intern IDB - Policy Analysis & Technical Cooperation (Citizen Security) Intern.
IDB - Partnerships Solutions & Strategic Engagement Intern IDB - Integrity and Compliance Intern IDB - Human Resources Special Programs Intern IDB - HR Learning and Development Intern IDB - Leadership Development & Organizational Effectiveness Intern IDB - Housing & Urban Development Research Intern IDB - Communications InternWho Can Apply
To be eligible, you must:
Be a citizen of an IDB member country (IDB Invest has no nationality restrictions). Be an active graduate student enrolled in a Masterโs or Ph.D. program. Have completed at least 50% of your coursework at the time of application. Have a graduation date after the internship period. Not have previously worked at the IDB Group under any contractual modality. Meet work authorization requirements (for U.S.-based international students, CPT/OPT may apply. Students based outside the U.S, the IDB Group will support your request for a G4 visa).
How to Apply
Select up to three internship options. Carefully review the Internship Opportunities TORs. Upload all required documents in PDF format. Submit your completed application before the deadline. Remember: Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
Internship Details
Location: Washington, D.C. Modality: In Person Contract Type: Paid Intern Consultant Duration: 2 months - January 16, 2026 โ March 15, 2026 - 40 hours per week.