Our summer interns gain an insider’s view of the member-country-focused mandate and critical international work of the IMF. You will build professional networks while you apply your research and analytical skills to help us explore questions of real importance to our member countries and to global economic stability. Whether you see a future for yourself in international organizations or are simply curious about policy and operational work, this is an ideal opportunity to familiarize yourself with both while leveraging your cutting-edge skills and expanding your research experience.
We recruit for the FIP on a global basis with approximately 50 students from around the world joining us each year at IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C. These paid internships take place between June and October and run for 10 to 12 weeks.
Job Description
You will work closely with an experienced IMF colleague on a current issue or research question of importance to our members. ( See below for information on internships in the IMF’s Legal Department). The results of your work may be presented to IMF staff at the end of your internship, and many of our interns have had their work published by the IMF.
Previous FIP research topics have included:
The IMF's Legal Department also offers internships under this program. In past years, Legal Department projects have included:
Eligibility
For the Economic internship,
If you are currently completing a PhD, you must be:
If you are currently completing a master’s degree, you must be:
If you are applying to the Legal Department Internship you must be:
How to Apply
Students in macroeconomics or a related field should apply through JobLink
A Law student or a student in a related academic field should apply through JobLink
For more information, visit https://imf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/IMF or https://www.imf.org/en/About/Recruitment/working-at-the-imf/fund-internship-program
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