IMF Fund Internship Program (FIP) 2027 — Economists
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Paid 10–12 week summer research internship at IMF headquarters in Washington DC for PhD students in macroeconomics
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At a glance
- Funding
- Paid internship
- Format
- In person · Washington, DC, US
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Deadline
- Closes 4 Dec 2026, 23:59 New York time
- Starts
- 7 Jun 2027
- Language
- English
full-time paid stipend · G-4 visa support · housing not provided
Who can apply
- Graduates
- Aged 31 and under
You will need
- CV
- Statement of interest / cover letter
- Recent transcript or enrolment letter with grades
- Technical questionnaire
About this opportunity
The IMF Fund Internship Program (FIP) brings about 50 PhD students in economics to IMF headquarters each summer to work on real policy research alongside IMF economists.
The internship
- 10–12 weeks, full time (40 h/week), paid
- 7 June – 27 August 2027, IMF HQ, Washington, DC
- An individual research or project assignment; many interns present findings to IMF staff
- The IMF provides documentation for a G-4 visa if you need one. Housing is not provided.
Who can apply
- Within one to two years of completing a PhD in macroeconomics or a related field
- Enrolled as a student during the internship and returning to studies afterwards
- Under 32 when the internship starts in June 2027 (only exception: mandatory military service)
- Excellent written and spoken English; strong analytical, quantitative and computer skills
- Previous FIP participants are not eligible
The FIP recruits globally; there is no nationality restriction on the posting.
How to apply
Apply on the IMF careers portal (Workday, requisition 26-R9863): complete the technical questionnaire and upload your CV, statement of interest, and a recent transcript or enrolment letter. The posting's end date is 5 December 2026 — submit by 4 December to be safe. Incomplete applications are not considered; only shortlisted candidates are contacted.
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