Applications are now open for the 2026 International Monetary Fund -IMF Internship Program.

The International Monetary Fund Internship offers an exciting and challenging paid internship opportunity at a prestigious, international financial institution in Washington, USA.

Requirements

To be considered for the International Monetary IMF Fund Internship, interested and qualified candidates should;

  • 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.

Benefits

  • A competitive salary
  • Round-trip restricted economy class air travel from their university to Washington, D.C.
  • Medical insurance coverage.

Method of Application

To apply for the IMF Internship Program, 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.

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Application Deadline: November 17, 2025.