[MOF Summer Internship] Intern, Land & Infrastructure Programmes

Applications for the Ministry of Finance (MOF) Summer Internship Programme are now open. As an MOF intern, you will gain valuable insights and contribute to projects that support national policy-making and shape the everyday lives of Singaporeans. Interns are required to commit at least 10 weeks between May to Aug 2026. MOF's Land & Infrastructure Programmes Directorate is looking for undergraduates to undertake the following project(s). Note: You are welcome to apply for internships/projects with different MOF Directorates if the topics suit your interest and experience. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to indicate your preferred project(s) prior to the selection interview. We will take into account your preferences in the final allocation, subject to our resourcing needs. Applications close 31 Dec. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Project #1: Balancing the Plate: Policy Solutions for Sustainable and Affordable Food in Singapore Rising operational challenges and costs – ingredients, manpower, and rental – place pressure on stallholders at hawker centres, eating houses, and coffee shops across Singapore. These challenges threaten both stallholder livelihoods and everyday Singaporeans' access to affordable cooked food, prompting calls for greater government intervention. You will assess whether and how existing/new government interventions could help maintain cooked food price affordability whilst ensuring the long-term sustainability of the sector. You will examine various policy levers and financing mechanisms, weighing their trade-offs across different stakeholders: consumers, stallholders, and landlords. Project #2: Back to Fundamentals: Reimagining Road Tax for Tomorrow’s Transport Landscape Road taxes are an important part of our vehicular tax system, and fulfil multiple policy objectives, including progressivity and funding road construction and maintenance. Current schedules differ across vehicle types and powertrains (electric versus internal combustion engine vehicles). With the evolving transport landscape – particularly the rise of electric vehicles – there is room to consider whether our existing road tax regime remains fit for purpose. You will analyse how other jurisdictions collect road taxes and usage charges, comparing their policy intents, effectiveness, and revenue generation. You will examine how these jurisdictions are adapting their regimes to changing conditions. Your research will inform recommendations for reimagining Singapore's road tax framework to ensure it remains relevant and effective.

• Background in Economics, Business, Urban Planning, or a related discipline will be advantageous. • Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills preferred. • Keen interest in policy-making.