Work for the IMF. Work for the World.
Are you looking for an exciting and challenging internship at a prestigious, international financial institution?
Are you within a year or two of completing your PhD in economics or a related field?
The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Internship Program (FIP) may be the right opportunity for you!
Description
Successful applicants will undertake a 10-12 week paid internship between June and September 2025. The precise dates of the internship will be agreed between the intern and IMF supervisor at time of offer. The internship will be in-person located at the IMF headquarters in Washington DC.
Under the guidance of an experienced IMF colleague, you will conduct research and analysis on a topic determined by the Fund. Your work may culminate in a research paper and may be published internally.
To learn more about the FIP and hear from previous cohort interns, check out the FIP page on IMF Careers.
Qualifications
To compete for the FIP, at a minimum you must meet the following criteria:
PhD students
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.
Have an excellent command of English, written and oral.
Possess strong analytical, quantitative and computer skills.
To be considered, you must complete an online job application, provide responses to all the questions and upload the following as attachments under “Resume”:
A personal CV/Resume.
A recent transcript for the university program in which you are currently registered, or a letter from your university, confirming your active student status and recent grades.
Only candidates who are identified for further consideration will be contacted by a FIP recruiter/hiring team. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Previous interns who participated in the FIP will not be considered and need not re-apply.
The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Qualified candidates across Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and East and Southeast Asia are encouraged to apply. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions, about the Fund Internship Program (FIP)
Is this a paid Internship?
Yes, this internship is paid.
What kind of visa would I need, and would the IMF facilitate this?
If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., and do not have another work authorization that would allow you to work at the IMF, you will need a G4 visa. We will provide the paperwork necessary to facilitate your G4 visa request with U.S. authorities.
What are the minimum and maximum durations of the Internship?
The minimum duration is 10 weeks and the maximum duration is 12 weeks.
Will someone notify me when my internship application is received by your office?
You will receive a system-automated acknowledgement of your application. Only candidates who are shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted by a FIP recruiter/hiring team.
If I am selected for an internship, when would I start?
Internships may commence on either one of the two assigned dates -- June 9 and June 23, 2025. Which start date will apply to you will be confirmed at the time of the offer.
Are there any exceptions to the age limit?
The only exception is for time spent in mandatory military service.
Does the IMF provide housing for non-local interns?
The IMF does not provide housing, nor housing assistance. Interns are responsible for finding and securing their own accommodations. Some useful resources on housing options will be shared with selected interns during the hiring process.
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Hiring For: A09
The IMF is committed to hiring diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.