OECD Internship Programme in Paris (Paid)

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) offers paid internships for students who want hands-on experience in international policy. Interns join teams at the OECD headquarters in Paris and support work on economics, education, environment, trade, tax, governance, data, digital policy and more.

Applications are accepted year-round.

What interns receive

• Living allowance of €1,000 per full month worked (for interns based in Paris)
• Paid leave of two and a half working days per full month, plus French public holidays
• Flexible working: in person, hybrid or fully remote, depending on the team
• Experience working with international experts on real policy projects

Duration

• One to six months, renewable up to 12 months in total
• Full-time (40 hours a week); part-time (at least 20 hours a week) is possible in exceptional cases
• The OECD encourages internships of at least four months

Who can apply

• Students: you must be enrolled in a full-time, accredited bachelor's, master's or PhD programme for the whole internship. Online-only programmes and non-degree programmes are not accepted.
• Fields: economics, public policy, international relations, statistics and data science, law, environmental science, education, communications, IT and other fields related to the OECD's work
• Languages: excellent English or French, with a working knowledge of the other being an advantage
• Skills: strong research, drafting, quantitative and IT skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural team
• Nationality: internships go mainly to nationals of OECD member countries. Some programmes and projects are open to nationals of non-member countries, so check each posting.

OECD member countries

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, United Kingdom and United States.

How to apply

1. Go to the OECD careers website and open the internship application.
2. Create a profile and complete the online application.
3. Write a short, focused cover letter in the "Message to Hiring Manager" section, saying which areas interest you and why.
4. State your availability (start date and length).
5. If you're shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview and/or written test.
6. Successful candidates sign an internship agreement with the OECD and their university.

Timeline

The OECD recruits interns on a rolling basis throughout the year. Selection can take up to three months, so apply well before the date you want to start.

Tips

• Match your cover letter to a specific OECD area, such as education, tax, trade or the environment, and mention any related coursework or research.
• Highlight your data and writing skills. Many internships involve research, analysis and drafting.
• Keep your profile updated. Teams search the applicant pool when they need interns.
• Applying is free. The OECD never charges fees to apply.