2026 Winter Graduate Internship Opportunities

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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 region’s 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 — 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)

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Who Can Apply

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a citizen of an (IDB Invest has no nationality restrictions).
• Be an active graduate student enrolled in a Master’s 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

1. Select up to three internship options. Carefully review the Internship Opportunities TORs.
2. Upload all required documents in PDF format.
3. Submit your completed application before the deadline.
4. 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 – March 15, 2026 - 40 hours per week.