IMF Fund Internship Program 2026–2027

Overview

A paid 10–12-week graduate internship at IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C., focused on economic or legal research.

Eligibility

Benefits

Required Documents

Application Process

The IMF Fund Internship Program is a paid 10–12-week graduate internship at the International Monetary Fund headquarters in Washington, D.C., offering research experience in economics, finance, international policy, and law.

Opportunity

IMF Fund Internship Program 2026–2027

Type

Internship

Organizer

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Country

United States

Study Level

Graduate

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Graduate students with concentrated studies in monetary economics, international economics, public finance, financial markets, economics, or a related field.
• PhD economics students who will remain active students and return to university studies after the internship.
• Applicants for Legal Department internships who are within one to two years of completing an LLM, J.D., or equivalent advanced law degree.
• Applicants with strong analytical and quantitative skills and an excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Applicants who are below 32 years of age when the internship begins.
• Students from around the world may apply, subject to applicable work authorization requirements.

Fields of Study

Economics, monetary economics, international economics, public finance, financial markets, finance, international financial law, and related fields

Value

• Paid internship with a competitive salary.
• Round-trip restricted economy-class air travel from the student’s university to Washington, D.C.
• Limited medical insurance coverage.
• Practical experience working on current IMF research projects with experienced economists or legal professionals.
• The opportunity to present internship research to IMF staff.

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

• Relevant concentration in economics, finance, international policy, law, or a related field.
• Strong research, analytical, quantitative, writing, and communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Compliance with the applicable age, degree-completion, and student-status requirements.
• Only shortlisted candidates are contacted by an IMF Fund Internship Program recruiter.

Required Documents

• Résumé.
• Complete and accurate application materials submitted through the IMF Career Site.

How to Apply

Applications are typically opened in early December through the IMF Career Site. Applicants should monitor the IMF recruitment website and prepare their résumé and application materials before the application window opens. An automated acknowledgment is sent after submission, and only shortlisted candidates are contacted.

Application Deadline

Applications typically open in early December; no specific application deadline is stated.

Apply via the official page: https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf/fund-internship-program

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