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World Bank Young Professionals Program

World Bank Group

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Overview

The YPP recruits talented early-career professionals with advanced degrees and experience relevant to development, offering rotations and a pathway to a World Bank career.

Who it's for
Master's, PhD, Graduated / working
Fields
Economics, Finance & Accounting, Engineering, Environment & Sustainability, Medicine & Health, Social Sciences
Indicative — confirmSource: World Bank Careers(opens in a new tab)

Eligibility & requirements

  • 01Born after the cutoff year set for the cycle (around age 32 or younger)
  • 02Master's or PhD in a relevant field
  • 03At least three years of relevant work experience or doctoral research

Summarised from the official programme pages. The official rules always take precedence.

Funding

Full-time salaried position.

Deadline

Application

Typically mid-year

Timing from previous cycles. Add this to your planner and enter the confirmed date once it's announced.

Location

Washington, DC and country offices

Countries: United States

Application process

  1. 1Apply during the annual window.
  2. 2Complete assessments and interviews.
Apply on the official website

Careers this builds toward

Economics & Policy

Economist

Studies how people, firms and governments use resources, and advises on policy and strategy.

Entry roles: Research Assistant, Junior Economist

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