Applications are now open for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Internship 2026, a prestigious six-month internship program designed for Master’s and PhD students, as well as recent graduates, who are passionate about climate finance, environmental sustainability, and international development. This fully funded opportunity is based at the GCF Headquarters in Songdo, Incheon City, Republic of Korea, starting in March 2026.
The program offers a monthly stipend of $1,600 USD, round-trip international airfare, and comprehensive health insurance coverage. Candidates from all academic backgrounds related to climate action and finance are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is January 3, 2026, and there is no application fee required. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global climate finance while working with international professionals dedicated to addressing climate change. You can check out more Internships, BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.
Key Details
- Program Name: Green Climate Fund (GCF) Internship 2026
- Host Country: South Korea
- Location: Songdo, Incheon City
- Duration: 6 Months
- Starting Date: March 2026
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Monthly Stipend: $1,600 USD
- Application Fee: None
- Application Deadline: January 3, 2026
- Eligible Applicants: Master’s/PhD students and recent graduates
- Language Requirement: Excellent English proficiency
Financial Benefits
The GCF Internship provides interns with:
- Monthly stipend of $1,600 USD
- Round-trip international flights (for candidates outside Korea)
- Global health insurance coverage
- All benefits are provided at no cost to the intern
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Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for this internship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program, or be a recent graduate
- Studying or have studied in a field directly related to climate finance and the Fund’s work
- Possess excellent command of English (written and spoken)
- Proficient in standard software programs: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access
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Available Internship Departments
Interns can work in various departments across the organization, including:
- Readiness and Project Preparation Facility (PPF)
- Programming Risk
- Department of People & Culture
- Office of the General Counsel (Private Sector, Public Sector, and Institutional Teams)
- Department for Latin America and the Caribbean
- Office of the Executive Director
- Treasury
- Department of Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East
- Department of the Africa Region
- Department of Strategy, Policy and Innovation
- Department of Strategic Investment Partnerships and Co-Investments
- Operational Risk, Control, and Excellence
- Sustainability and Inclusion
- Finance and Accounting
- Operational Safeguards
- Office of the Chief Investment Officer (Front Office, Investment Operations)
- Independent Integrity Unit
- Department of Communications
- Accreditation and Entity Relations Unit
- Science & Data
- Board Affairs Team
- Evaluation
- Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM)
- Department of Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
- Compliance and Enterprise Risk
- Communications and Outreach (Department of Asia Pacific)
- Department of IT
- Portfolio & Knowledge Management (Department of Asia Pacific)
- Software Development Team
- Procurement
- Department of Corporate Services
Also Read: Australia Awards Fellowship 2026 (Round 21) – Fully Funded
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for the GCF Internship 2026:
- Visit the GCF Jobs Portal at https://jobs.greenclimate.fund
- Create an account if you’re a first-time applicant
- Complete your Candidate Profile with all relevant information
- Browse available internship positions and click “Apply” on your preferred posting
- Follow the step-by-step application process
Note: GCF welcomes applications from all nationalities worldwide. The organization values diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate based on nationality.