Internship at the OECD Trento Centre

We recruit interns on an ongoing basis and applications are accepted throughout the year. You can apply at any time via our online application platform.

Your application will be considered for the round corresponding to the nearest of the three deadlines below:

• 1 April 2024
• 1 June 2024
• 1 October 2024

Shortly after each deadline, all applications in the system are evaluated. Applicants who are not selected are removed from the system and must re-apply to be considered in any subsequent round.

Internships are expected to start one or two months after the application deadline, although alternative timings can be arranged under certain circumstances.

Internships are open to students who:

• Are enrolled in a full-time degree programme in a field or discipline related to the work of the OECD Trento Centre for the duration of the internship;
• Are available for a minimum internship duration of three months with a preference for durations of four to six months;
• Have an excellent command of English (knowledge of Italian may be required in some cases);
• Possess solid analytical skills, including an aptitude for quantitative or qualitative research;
• Demonstrate excellent drafting and communication skills;
• Are capable of working in multicultural and international team environment.

Internships will be conducted remotely and/or on-site in Trento, Italy. Interns will be onboarded as long as they are located in an OECD Member country or in a country with which the OECD has a privileges and immunities agreement.

Internships are primarily open to nationals of OECD Member countries. Subject to the approval of the Secretary-General, internships may also be open to nationals of non-Member countries. For on-site internships, selected candidates are responsible for obtaining their visa, if required.

Examples of work entrusted to interns include:

• Participating in the preparation of studies and documents;
• Carrying out research and reviews of existing materials;
• Collecting, organising and analysing data. For the Spatial Productivity Lab, interns are expected to contribute to quantitative data analysis using Stata and/or R;
• Contributing to the production of documents, working papers and publications resulting from the above activities, including drafting notes and preparing technical annexes;
• Participating in meetings and seminars;
• Liaising and building networks with researchers and officials in national, regional or local administrations and other international organisations;
• Contributing to the organisation of events, as well as to communication, planning and evaluation tasks.

The selection process proceeds in four stages:

1. Screening of applications: your online application is evaluated based on your specific set of skills relevant to each internship track, as well as your educational and professional background;
2. Written test: shortlisted candidates from Stage 1 may be invited to complete a written test administered via email;
3. Interview: candidates who pass the written test are invited for a panel interview conducted via Skype;
4. Offer letter: if you are selected for the internship position, you will receive an email with your internship offer letter from the OECD Trento Centre.

The duration of the internship ranges from three to six months, with the possibility of renewal for another six months, up to a total of twelve months. A shorter duration may be agreed upon in exceptional circumstances, provided it aligns with the OECD Trento Centre’s schedule. Internships are on a full-time basis, requiring 40 hours of work per week.

Interns will receive a contribution to living expenses amounting to 982.26 euros for each full month worked.

For more information on the OECD Trento Centre's Internship Programme, please refer to our frequently asked questions.