An open call for university students and recent graduates from across Europe who are looking for a paid internship ranging between 3 and 12 months to apply for the CEB's Internship programme, which takes place in Paris, France, starting in February 2026. Interns at the CEB are paid a flat-rate indemnity of 1,800€ per month to contribute towards living costs, public transportation, and accommodation. This internship is organised and funded by the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB).
About CEB
CEB is the Council of Europe Development Bank, established in 1956. The CEB supports investments in social sectors such as education, healthcare, and affordable housing, with particular attention to the needs of vulnerable populations. Its borrowers include national, regional, and local governments, public and private financial institutions, non-profit organisations, and other entities. As a multilateral development bank with a triple-A credit rating, the CEB raises funds on international capital markets. It approves projects based on rigorous social, environmental, and governance standards and also offers technical assistance. Moreover, the Bank receives donor contributions to enhance its initiatives.
About the CEB Internship Programme
The CEB’s Internship Programme is offering an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates to get a general overview of the work of a multilateral development institution and gain valuable work experience in an international environment. The Programme has one intake per year, with internships normally starting in February and lasting between 3 and 6 months, but may be extended for up to a total of 12 months.
Internships are available in different areas across CEB business units and can include, but are not limited to: economics, banking and finance, law, international relations, environmental policy and climate action, human resources, communications, and information technology. Openings for each intake depend solely on the business needs. All our internships are based in Paris, France.
There are 8 vacancies you can apply for, one of them as follows:
- Intern: European relations
- Intern: Environmental & Social Sustainability
- Intern: Legal Affairs (Operations & Loans)
- Intern: Evaluation
- Intern: Information Technology (Digital Innovation & AI)
- Intern: Funding & Investor Relations
- Intern: International Affairs & Analysis
Eligibility | Who can apply?
- To be eligible, you will either need to be enrolled at an institute of higher education (ideally at a Master’s level or equivalent), or be a graduate with your highest degree obtained within the last 24 months
- Be a national of our CEB member countries.
- high proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent command of one of the two CEB official languages (English and French), both oral and written. Working knowledge of the other one is desirable.
Expenses and Conditions
- The selected candidate will undertake an internship for the duration of 6 months, starting in February 2026. Some flexibility regarding the starting date can be granted to match the Intern’s schedule/requirements of their academic institution.
- Interns at the CEB are entitled to receive a monthly grant of 1,800€ to contribute towards living costs, public transportation and accommodation.
- Travel expenses or other costs are not met by the Bank.
- Please kindly be aware that obtaining any necessary visa is the sole responsibility of the intern.
- Admission to an internship does not confer on the intern the status of a CEB staff member, nor does it confer any entitlement to subsequent appointment on a permanent or temporary basis.
Timeline
Application deadline: 9th of November 2025, before midnight (Paris time)
Internship Period: 3-6 months, starting in February 2026.
How to apply?
- Once you have decided you want to apply, you must submit your application through CEB's online recruitment site.
- Applications may be drawn up in either French or English, one of the two official languages of the CEB. Applications submitted in any other language will not be considered.
Selection Process
The selection processes include steps such as digitally recorded interviews, written tests, and interactive interviews. Please note that initial steps in the selection process will typically be conducted online (remotely).
More Details
For more details about the opportunity, you can check the CEB website from HERE
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