Join an international team shaping global policies for a better world!
🏛️ About the OECD Internship Programme
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) welcomes curious and motivated students from all over the world to participate in its ongoing internship programme.
This prestigious opportunity allows students to work alongside OECD experts, contribute to impactful international projects, and enhance their analytical and technical skills in a dynamic, multicultural setting.
Internships can be in-person (Paris), hybrid, or fully remote, depending on the needs of each directorate.
📍 Key Facts
Location: Paris, France 🇫🇷 (hybrid or remote options available) Duration: 1–6 months (renewable up to 12 months) Start Dates: Flexible (rolling recruitment) Allowance: €1,000/month (for interns based in Paris) Working Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week) or part-time (minimum 20 hrs/week) Application: Open all year round
💼 What You’ll Do
Interns will directly contribute to the OECD’s mission of “Building Better Policies for Better Lives”. Depending on your background and placement, you might:
📚 Prepare studies, reports, and policy documents
📊 Collect, analyse, and visualise data
💬 Draft working papers and technical notes
🤝 Collaborate with international experts, governments, and researchers
🗓️ Help organise events, meetings, and seminars
🌐 Where You Might Work
Policy Fields Include:
🌾 Agriculture & Fisheries
🌍 Climate Change & Environment
💻 Digitalisation & AI
📈 Economics & Trade
📚 Education & Skills
💶 Finance, Investment & Taxation
🏥 Health Policy
🏭 Industry, Business & Entrepreneurship
🧠 Science, Technology & Innovation
🚇 Transport & Infrastructure
🏛️ Governance, Development & Regional Policy
Corporate Functions Include:
🧾 Audit & Accounting
🗣️ Communications & Public Relations
👥 Human Resources
💼 Event Management
⚖️ Legal Services
💻 IT & Information Systems
🎓 Who Can Apply
To be eligible, candidates must:
✅ Be enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree at an accredited institution for the duration of the internship.
✅ Be available for a minimum of 1 month (preferably 4+ months).
✅ Have excellent English or French, and a willingness to learn the other.
✅ Demonstrate strong analytical, IT, and communication skills.
✅ Be comfortable working in a multicultural, international environment.
Note: Online-only or non-degree programmes are not accepted.
💶 Benefits & Allowances
💰 €1,000 per month for interns based in Paris
🌴 2.5 days of annual leave per month worked
📅 French public holidays observed
🌐 Flexible format – in-person, hybrid, or remote
🤝 Networking opportunities across OECD departments
🕒 Application Timeline
Applications are accepted year-round.
Recruitment is conducted on a rolling basis, and candidates may apply at any time.
As the selection process can take up to three months, early applications are encouraged.
Applicants must clearly indicate their availability period in the online form.
📎 Application Link
Apply directly through the official OECD portal:
