OECD-WASEDA University-Sponsored Internship Program 2026 (1st Round)
We will be accepting applications for the OECD–WASEDA University-Sponsored Internship Program 2026 (1st Round).
Please review the information and application guidelines carefully before applying, and submit all required documents through the MyWaseda application form below.
Application
Application Deadline: Thursday, April 23 at 12:00 noon (JST)
Application Guidelines:
https://waseda.box.com/s/56lfb4nz2burlzhv5na7x0tb9wywkrld
Application Form:
https://my.waseda.jp/application/detail/application-detail?communityContentLinkId=678462095
Application Eligibility and Requirements
(for candidates who wish to be nominated by Waseda University)
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Must be a full-time, registered master’s or doctoral student at Waseda University who will remain enrolled as “在学中(Attendance at School)” until the completion of the internship. (Students graduating before the end of the internship period are not eligible.)
- Must hold the nationality of an OECD member country.
For the full list of OECD member countries, please refer to:
https://www.oecd.org/en/about/members-partners.html - Must meet the requirements stated in the “Qualifications” section of the following guidelines.
- Must have excellent English writing, listening and speaking skills (TOEFL iBT Score 94 or higher, IELTS Score 7.0 or higher). French language skills will be considered as a plus.
- Must not apply for any other Waseda-sponsored internship programs.
- Must not have been recommended by Waseda University for an OECD internship in the past.
For more information
For more information on the OECD Internship Programme, please refer to the resources below:
Important:
If you wish to apply through the Waseda University–sponsored programme, please do not submit an application via the forms provided in the materials below until instructions have been provided by the Career Center.
Information session
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 22:00 (JST)
The OECD will be hosting a webinar on application writing and preparation for the selection process for students interested in the OECD Internship Programme, including those who have been pre‑selected.
Date: 14 April 2026
Time: 14:00 (Paris time) / 22:00 (JST)
Registration: Please register using the link provided.
https://meetoecd1.zoom.us/meeting/register/jQn-SUC-StevmjPs6PDBVQ#/registration
Notes
- You are not eligible to apply for this programme if you have already applied for OECD’s public offers.
- If you do not meet the eligibility requirements for the Waseda University–sponsored programme, you may apply directly through the OECD Internship Programme page for further details.
Inquiry
intern-global#list.waseda.jp
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