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!

Description

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. 

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 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.

You must complete an online job application, provide responses to all the questions in the technical questionnaire and upload the following as attachments under “Resume”: 

• A personal CV/Resume.
• A statement of interest or cover letter, explaining your motivation to become an IMF intern.
• Evidence of active student status and GPA: 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.