Application Deadline: December 5, 2026
LOCATION: USA
The Fund Internship Program (FIP) offers PhD students in economics an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the work of one of the world’s leading international financial institutions. If you’re passionate about macroeconomics, international policy, and research that can make a global impact, the Fund Internship Program could be your next step.
ELIGIBILITY:
To be considered for the 2027 Fund Internship Program—Economists, you must:
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.
Application Requirements:
As part of your online application, you must complete the technical questionnaire and upload the following documents:
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
Statement of Interest or Cover Letter explaining your motivation for applying to the IMF
Evidence of current student status and academic performance, including either:
A recent transcript from your current university program, or
A letter from your university confirming active enrollment and recent grades.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted by a member of the FIP recruitment team. Previous participants in the Fund Internship Program are not eligible and should not reapply.
If you are not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States, you will require a G4 visa. The IMF will provide the documentation needed to support your visa application with U.S. authorities.
BENEFIT:
The Fund Internship Program is a full-time, paid internship requiring 40 hours of work per week.
Internships last between 10 and 12 weeks.
The start of the 2027 internship is June 7, 2027 (ending August 27, 2027).
