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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AT THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP

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Application Deadline: 14-November-2025

LOCATION: Côte d’Ivoire

The primary objectives of the Internship Program at the African Development Bank Group are to deepen the Bank’s efforts to advance development within its regional member countries (RMC) through capacity-building activities.

The broad objectives of the Program are to provide the opportunity to acquire and develop the ability to work in an international environment, provide the Bank a pool of potential candidates in the future, and enhance the visibility of the Bank and its development activities.

ELIGIBILITY:

Must be 30 years old or younger by 31 December 2025.

Hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a master’s degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning OR be applying for the internship within one year of having obtained a master’s degree.

Proof of enrollment in a university/professional institution/school.

Citizen of a Bank member country. 

Able to communicate effectively (in writing and orally) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply

In addition to the above selection criteria, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following:

Adaptability to multicultural settings.

Good communication skills.

Working knowledge of a third language relevant to the Bank’s operations.

Experience on projects that have a direct bearing on the Bank’s mission.

BENEFIT:

Interns will be responsible for their air travel (in case of on-site internship) to and from the Bank’s location and their upkeep.

Interns will receive medical insurance paid by the Bank during their internship.

The Bank will use reasonable efforts to assist interns in obtaining entry and residence visas.

The internship will be authorized once only for any candidate.

Eligible interns will receive a monthly stipend.

Interns may be authorized to participate in an official Bank mission.

Internships will take place either at Bank headquarters in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) or in regional and country offices, either remotely or on-site depending on the needs of the hiring units.

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UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA EXCELLENCE MASTER FELLOWSHIPS

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Application Deadline: 28 February, 2026

LOCATION: Switzerland

The Faculty of Science of the University of Geneva, with the support of external partners, has established an Excellence Fellowship program open to outstanding and highly motivated students who wish to pursue a Master of Science degree in one of the disciplines covered by the Faculty. Candidate selection is based on excellence. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Regardless of your home university, whether you have passed or are doing a brilliant bachelor’s degree, and that you are one of the best in your year2, this program is for you! You must meet the admission criteria of the Master of your choice3 and be selected on the basis of the application file for an Excellence Fellowship.

For the application to be considered, each student has to fulfill the enrollment procedure as described on the Admissions office website.

if you are a student at the UNIGE: a scan of your UNIGE card

if you are not yet a student at the UNIGE, the mail entitled “UNIGE-Candidature: Dépôt de votre dossier” that you received after registering for the master’s program (proof that you have begun the registration process) is required.

The application (in English or French) must include the following documents in the form of a SINGLE pdf file:

A scan of your national identity card or passport.

A Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum).

The transcript of exams passed during the bachelor’s education, with all grades.

A motivation letter in which you describe your specific scientific interests and your motivation to pursue a Master of Science program at the University of Geneva.

Letters of reference from two professors attesting to your aptitude for this program.

Any other pertinent information, like results of the GRE (General requirement examination), of TOEFL or other language tests.

The application is made online, from the beginning of January of each year. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a personal link allowing you to fill out the application form.

Next application deadline is 28 February, 2026 (for Masters starting September 14, 2026).

Additional information is available at http://www.unige.ch/sciences/Masters.

BENEFIT:

The Excellence Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10’000 to CHF 15’000/year (no teaching duties); it is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s program (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.

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