2027 Fund Internship Program (FIP) - Economists

The Fund Internship Program (FIP) offers PhD students in economics an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the work of the IMF. Interns apply economic research skills to real-world policy questions, work alongside experienced IMF economists, and gain hands-on research experience at IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an individual research or project assignment over 10 to 12 weeks.
• Work alongside experienced IMF staff at IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
• Apply academic knowledge to real-world policy and operational challenges.
• Present findings to IMF staff and potentially see work published internally.

Requirements

• Be within one to two years of completing a PhD in macroeconomics or a related field.
• Be enrolled as a student at the time of the internship and return to your academic studies afterward.
• Be under the age of 32 when the internship begins in June 2027.
• Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English.
• Possess strong analytical, quantitative, and computer skills.
• Complete the technical questionnaire as part of the online application.
• Upload Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume.
• Upload Statement of Interest or Cover Letter explaining motivation for applying to the IMF.
• Provide evidence of current student status and academic performance, including either a recent transcript or a letter from your university confirming active enrollment and recent grades.
• Previous participants in the Fund Internship Program are not eligible and should not reapply.

Skills

• Macroeconomic Analysis
• Economic Research
• Quantitative Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Computer Skills
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Technical Questionnaire Completion

Languages

English