2026 GDI-ADB Institute Internship Program

The Global Development Institute for Public Affairs (GDI) at Seoul National University is recruiting participants for a joint internship program with the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI).

ADBI is the official think tank of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), established in Tokyo in 1997. It conducts policy research across a wide range of areas relevant to the Asia-Pacific region, including development issues, income inequality, and digital governance. This experiential internship program has been designed to strengthen the global competencies of graduate students in public administration and provide a stepping stone toward careers in international organizations. We encourage all eligible students to apply.

1. Number of Positions To be announced 

2. Start Date June 2026 (exact start date to be determined through consultation)

3. Duration and Work Arrangement 

• Duration: June – December 2026 (6 months)

• Arrangement: Remote work (part-time; working hours to be determined through consultation)

• A one-time research stipend of KRW 600,000 will be provided by GDI.

4.  Responsibilities A designated Professional Staff member will serve as Supervisor throughout the internship. 

• Research assistance in ADBI's Capacity Building (CB) Department

• Support for the organization and operation of international events 

• CB Results Management tasks may be assigned concurrently

5. Eligibility

• Current students enrolled in the SNU Graduate School of Public Administration (GSPA or GMPA)

• Current students enrolled in the SNU Graduate School of International Studies,
  Graduate School of Public Health, or Graduate School of Environmental Studies

• Individuals with a strong interest in pursuing a career in international organizations

• Individuals capable of conducting work and producing written documents in English

• Note :
  - International applicants must be nationals of ADB member countries 

- Applicants must remain enrolled at SNU throughout the full internship period.

6.  Selection Schedule 

• Application period: Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 26, 2026

• Document screening and interviews: Second week of May 2026 (shortlisted applicants will be notified individually) 

7. Required Documents Please submit the following to snugdi@snu.ac.kr: 

• Personal statement in English (maximum 2 pages)

  • Should address: motivation for applying, research areas of interest and preferred responsibilities, and career goals following the internship

  • No prescribed format

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English

• Certificate of enrollment (to be submitted upon acceptance)

6.   Inquiries 

• Phone: 02-880-4142

• Email: snugdi@snu.ac.kr

*Past internship reports and activity materials are available on the GDI website.