[MOF Summer Internship] Intern, Economic 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 Economic 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: Landscape scan and review of training and upskilling schemes Over the years, we have introduced various schemes to support workers in undergoing training and upskilling, to ensure their skills remain relevant and our workers become more productive. However, over time, there may be some schemes with similar objectives, leading to confusion for workers and employers as they are faced with numerous training options. For this project, you will: • Research the existing support schemes provided for continuing education and training (CET), including understanding the target groups and support levels of different schemes. • Develop policy recommendations to rationalise the CET schemes, considering the intended objectives and ensuring support levels are aligned with the correct incentive gradient to improve scheme effectiveness. • (Optional) Propose interventions to simplify user journey for workers/ employers who wish to take part in the schemes. Project #2: Industrial policy levers to support strategic investments In recent years, governments around the world have shifted from purely market-driven economic strategies toward more interventionist approaches, especially in sectors deemed strategically important. This could include investing capital aimed at building an early and long-term competitive advantage in “industries of the future”, or with other strategic considerations in mind such as supply chain resilience, national security, and technological sovereignty. For this project, you will: • Conduct a global scan of government-linked industrial policy vehicles. This could range from sovereign investment funds, export-import banks, strategic venture funds, and state-backed accelerators. • Map and analyse the operating models of the identified vehicles, their mandates, investment tools, and governance safeguards. • Propose suitable model(s) that could be relevant to Singapore’s context.

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills. • Strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills. • Self-starter with the ability to work independently. • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. • Keen interest in policy-making.