Internships are more than just stepping stones into the professional world, they are opportunities to gain hands-on experience, build networks, and develop practical skills that go beyond the classroom. While many internships are unpaid or modestly compensated, some prestigious organizations and companies offer highly paid internship programs that not only provide invaluable learning experiences but also generous stipends.
These internships attract the brightest minds from around the globe, offering a chance to work on groundbreaking projects, collaborate with industry leaders, and set the stage for a successful career. In this article, we explore the 10 best paid internships across the world, where talent meets opportunity and ambition is well rewarded.
1- Mitacs Globalink Research Internship in Canada
- Program Duration: 12 consecutive weeks.
- Fields: Science, engineering, mathematics, humanities, social sciences (interdisciplinary projects available).
- Funding: Fully funded (covers round-trip airfare, housing stipend, food/incidentals, enrollment fees, health insurance, and access to professional development).
- Application Deadline: September 17, 2025, at 1 p.m. Pacific Time.
- Application Fee: None.
- Location: Over 70 Canadian academic institutions.
- Language: Fluency in project language (English or French).
2- HENNGE Global Internship Program in Japan 2025
- Program: HENNGE Global Internship Program (GIP)
- Fields: Full Stack Software Engineering or Front-end Software Engineering
- Location: Shibuya Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan
- Duration: 4-6 weeks
- Language: English (no Japanese required)
- Funding: Covers airfare, medical insurance (non-residents), Japanese mobile with data, and monthly support
- Application Deadline: First-come, first-serve; closes when slots are filled
- Application Fee: None
3- Max Planck Summer Internship in Germany 2026
- Field: Computer Science (all areas)
- Eligibility: Exceptional Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral students worldwide; industry professionals with a strong CS background
- Funding: Fully funded (stipend, housing, round-trip travel)
- Application Fee: None
- Deadline: November 1 2025
- Duration: Typically 12–14 weeks, longer internships possible
- Locations: Saarbrücken, Kaiserslautern, Bochum (remote option available if travel-restricted)
- Nationality: Open to all
4- IFAD Internship Programme 2025
- Duration: 6 months (extendable to another 6 months for a different role)
- Fields: Rural and agricultural development, gender and youth issues, climate change, rural finance, monitoring and evaluation, and more
- Funding: Funded with a monthly stipend (~US$670–$740); enhanced allowances for developing country interns to cover housing/travel
- Application Fee: None; IFAD does not charge fees or request banking information
- Deadline: Rolling basis; check Careers Centre for specific openings
- Location: Rome, Italy (headquarters) or IFAD country/regional offices worldwide
5- CERN ORIGIN Programme 2025-26 in Geneva, Switzerland
- Program: CERN ORIGIN Programme 2025-26
- Location: Geneva, Switzerland
- Funding: Fully funded (stipend, travel, accommodation, health insurance)
- Duration: 6 to 24 months, extendable up to 36 months
- Eligible Applicants: Citizens of CERN Member or Associate Member States with secondary education, bachelor’s, or master’s degree (graduated within last 2 years)
- Fields: Technical (e.g., engineering, IT, physics) and support services (e.g., HR, finance, law)
- Application Deadline: Varies by project (check CERN careers portal)
- Application Fee: None
- Language Requirement: Good knowledge of English and/or French
6- European Commission Blue Book Traineeship Programme in Europe
- Programme: Blue Book Traineeship (Administrative or Translation).
- Duration: 5 months (1 March 2026 – 31 July 2026).
- Grant: €1,493.36/month (taxable based on your country’s regulations).
- Application Deadline: 29 August 2025 (10:00 a.m. Brussels time).
- Who Can Apply: EU and non-EU nationals (limited non-EU spots); no age limit.
- Application Fee: None.
- Locations: Primarily Brussels, some in Luxembourg or other EU cities.
- Positions: ~1,000 per session (5% for translation).
- Nationality: Open to all
7- OIST Research Internship in Japan
- Duration: 3 to 6 months.
- Inclusivity: OIST welcomes applications from women and underrepresented groups to support a diverse and inclusive environment.
- PhD Program Pathway: The internship is ideal for those seeking research experience before applying to OIST’s PhD program. Internships of 4+ months may count as one in-field lab rotation for the PhD program.
- Application Deadline: October 15, 2025, 23:59 (JST, UTC+9)
- Result Announcement: Late December 2025
- Internship Period: April 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026
8- OECD Internship Programme 2025-26 in France
- Eligibility: Enrolled in a full-time, accredited bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD programme; proficient in English or French.
- Duration: 1–6 months (renewable up to 12 months), full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time in exceptional cases.
- Location: Primarily Paris, France; in-person, hybrid, or remote options available.
- Funding: €1,000 monthly allowance (Paris-based), 2.5 days monthly leave, plus French public holidays.
- Application: No fee; apply anytime
- Selection: Online application, pre-screening, interview/written test, and internship offer.
- Deadline: 28 Febraury 2026
9- Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP)
- Program: KAUST Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP)
- Fields: STEM (Bioengineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Marine Science, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Earth Science, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Statistics, Plant Science, Energy Resources, Chemical Engineering)
- Eligibility: 3rd/4th-year undergraduate or master’s students in STEM; minimum GPA 3.5/4.0
- Duration: 3 to 6 months
- Funding: Fully funded (includes $1,000 monthly stipend, private accommodation, round-trip airfare, health insurance, social activities, access to core facilities)
- Application Deadline: Year-round
- Application Fee: None
- Location: KAUST, Saudi Arabia
- Ineligible: Current Ph.D. candidates, KAUST students, or KAUST alumni
10- ISTA Scientific Internship in Austria 2025-26
- Location: Klosterneuburg, Austria
- Fields: Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Neuroscience, and interdisciplinary fields
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s or Master’s students (current or recent graduates) worldwide
- Funding: Fully funded with a minimum salary of €1,523 gross/month
- Duration: Up to 1 year, with flexible start dates
- Application Deadline: Open year-round (no fixed deadline)
- Application Fee: None
- Language Requirement: Proficiency in English (no formal certificate required)
- Benefits: Health insurance, access to cutting-edge facilities, subsidized housing, and cultural experience in Austria
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