Deadline:
November 17, 2025
Location(s)
United States of America
Washington D.C.
Overview
Work for the IMF. Work for the World.
Are you ready to take your academic knowledge to new heights with an internship at one of the world’s foremost international financial institutions?
Discover the Fund Internship Program (FIP).
We offer an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with leading experts, address real-world challenges of IMF member countries, and make a meaningful impact on global macroeconomic policies. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of economics and sustainable growth, the FIP could be your next big step!
Details
Description
Selected applicants will undertake a 10–12-week paid internship between June and September 2026 (see the below FAQs for 2026 cohort dates). The in-person internship will be located at the IMF headquarters in Washington DC.
Under the guidance of an experienced IMF economist, you will conduct economic research and analysis on a topic determined by the Fund. Your work may culminate in a research paper and may be published internally.
The IMF at a Glance
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 191 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.
Created in 1945, the IMF is governed by and accountable to the 191 countries that make up its near-global membership.
The IMF's primary purpose is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system—the system of exchange rates and international payments that enables countries (and their citizens) to transact with each other. The Fund's mandate was updated in 2012 to include all macroeconomic and financial sector issues that bear on global stability.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Qualifications
To compete for the FIP, at a minimum you must be a PhD student and meet the following criteria:
- Be within one to two years of completing a PhD in macroeconomics or a related field.
- Be in student status at the time of the internship (i.e. continuing PhD studies after the internship).
- Be below the age of 32 at the commencement of the internship in June 2026.
- Have an excellent command of English, written and oral.
- Possess strong analytical, quantitative and computer skills.
Dates
Deadline: November 17, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
This internship is paid.
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