Summer Internship Programme

The EDB Summer Internship is a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience of EDB’s work through a real-life research project in one of our business units.

During your 10-week stint, you will get the opportunity to tackle interesting problem statements and be empowered to recommend strategies that could make a meaningful impact to Singapore and Singaporeans.

Application open in Dec 2024

What You Can Expect

Gain Real-World Exposure

You will get opportunities to shadow EDB officers at meetings or site visits with multinational companies, large local enterprises, institutions, and other government agencies. Gain real-world experiences through meeting and learning from leading business leaders in the industry, tackling challenges and solving problem statements while making a tangible impact.

Build Valuable Skills and Competencies

Under the mentorship of our experienced and passionate EDB officers, you’ll not only gain valuable insights on how EDB facilitates investments and improves policies, but also hone a range of competencies such as analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement and problem solving.

Expand Your Professional Network

Deepen connections with senior management, experienced colleagues, and like-minded peers through networking events to find out about their life at EDB.

Unlock Opportunities to an Impactful Career

At the end of your internship, you may be invited* to interview for the Associate Programme - where you’ll rotate across various business functions in EDB and receive comprehensive training and mentorship.

*subject to your internship performance

Unlock Opportunities to an Impactful Career

Learn More

Eligibility
Application Process and Timelines
List of Projects

We seek individuals who are motivated to create a positive impact for Singapore and Singaporeans, possess strong critical thinking abilities and effective communication skills, and demonstrate tenacity to turn possibilities into reality.

Internship Cycles

There are two cycles for the Summer Internship Programme:

Cycle 1: May – July
Cycle 2: June – August

You may join us for the cycle that best fits your academic schedule.

Eligibility

You should fulfill the following criteria:

Singapore Citizen/PR; and
An undergraduate in your penultimate year of study or at least 6 months away from graduation.

We welcome candidates with diverse experience and disciplines of study.

Application Period

December 2023 – February 2024

Application open in Dec 2024

Interviews will take place between January – March 2024.

Curious about the type of projects you could be
working on?

View the list of 2024 Internship Projects here.

FAQ

As there is a high volume of applicants, we will try our best to assign you to a project that you feel passionate about. If you are shortlisted for the game-based assessment and video interview, you will be asked to rank your top 3 project picks in one of the video interview questions.

View the list of 2023 Internship Projects to get an idea of the types of projects you could be working on this summer.

Our internship projects are offered by divisions such as the Accounts Group, Planning & Policy, and Strategy Divisions. You may refer to the project list to find out more about the division and project.

The Summer Internship Programme is a good opportunity for you to assess if EDB is a good fit for you, and if you are a good fit for the work that we do.

Interns who perform well and are a good fit to EDB will get fast-tracked to the Associate Programme interview process.

Life @ EDB

Discover the values that drive us, opportunities for professional development, and the culture that makes EDB a great place to work.

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Hear From Our People

Isaac Gan

NTU, BSc Engineering Science in Mechanical Engineering & MSc Technology Management (Renaissance Engineering Prorgamme)

Environmental Sustainability Intern (2021)

Associate (2022)

"During my internship, my project explored the potential of the circular economy and circular business models for Singapore. I investigated the opportunities for valorising end-of-life electronics and its feasibility for Singapore. We also validated our hypotheses extensively with a variety of stakeholders, including local SMEs, global MNCs, startups, research institutes and government agencies, to reach clear ‘where to play’ and ‘how to win’ choices."

"The highlight of my internship was presenting the findings of the study with our Enterprise Singapore and NEA counterparts, which paved the way for inter-agency collaboration. My positive experience led me to join EDB’s Associate Programme, and further my career in EDB."

Brian Teo
SMU, BSc Economics

Resource & Carbon Intern (2022)

Associate (2023)

“Work at EDB isn’t just about work, it’s also about the people you meet and the goals you want to achieve.”

"My internship at the Resource & Carbon Division (RCD) dealt mainly with carbon emissions and the oil and gas companies. The experience was invaluable as I was asked to sit in to meetings with industry players and even visit one of their sites at Jurong Island. I also enjoyed working within and outside the team as the EDBians are always willing to share what they know and help each other. In a policy department like RCD, your recommendation may translate into policies that directly affect the industries and that was really exciting!"

Lim Hui Yi

NUS, BSocSci Geography

Agrifood Intern (2019)

Associate (2020)

"During my internship, I joined the EDB Agri-Food team to study a very interesting source of alternative proteins – insects! As part of my project, I spoke with companies to identify economic opportunities for Singapore in the insect farming industry."

"Fast forward a few years, it’s exciting to see the progress that has been made – with the Singapore Food Agency looking to approve edible insects for human consumption. As an intern, I felt like I was working on meaningful projects that had direct implications on EDB’s strategy for new growth areas. This led me to apply to join the Associate Programme after I graduated and begin my EDB career journey!"