Summer Internship Programme

EDB’s Summer Internship provides valuable hands-on experience through real-life research projects in one of our business units, providing insight into shaping Singapore’s economic future.

During your 12-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.

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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 Cycle

EDB’s 2025 Summer Internship Programme is from 12 May 2025 – 01 August 2025 (12 weeks).*

* We understand that academic schedules can vary. If you're unable to meet the stipulated start date or month, we still warmly welcome your application. When submitting, please include a note to share your available dates of a minimum of 12 weeks. We'll carefully consider each case and let you know if we can accommodate your schedule. We look forward to your application.

Application Period

December 2024 – February 2025

Interviews will take place between January – March 2025.

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

While we are still working on the 2025 projects, you can review what our 2024 interns have completed. View the list of 2024 Internship Projects here.

FAQ

As we receive a large volume of applicants, we strive to match you with a project that ignites your passion. If you are shortlisted for the game-based assessment and video interview, you will have the opportunity to rank your top 3 project preferences.

Explore our 2024 Summer Internship Projects List to get an idea of the projects you could be part of this summer.

Our internship projects are offered by divisions such as the Accounts Group, Planning & Policy, and Strategy Divisions.

You may refer to our 2024 Summer Internship Projects List to find out more about the divisions and projects.

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!"