IMF Fund Internship Program (FIP) – Economists 2027

Overview

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is accepting applications for the 2027 Fund Internship Program (FIP) – Economists. Based at IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C., this 10-to-12-week paid summer internship enables PhD students in economics to collaborate with leading economists on macroeconomic policy, empirical research, and operational frameworks affecting the Fund's 191 member economies.

Internship Provisions & Scope

• Duration: 10 to 12 weeks (7 June 2027 – 27 August 2027), full-time (40 hours per week).
• Remuneration: Highly competitive international salary and institutional allowances.
• Visa Sponsorship: Full official documentation and sponsorship provided for G-4 non-immigrant visas for eligible international candidates.
• Research Exposure: Direct execution of independent research projects under senior IMF economist supervision, with potential for internal institutional publication.
• Career Pipeline: FIP completion serves as a primary candidate development track for the prestigious IMF Economist Program (EP).

Eligibility Criteria

• Academic Enrolment: Currently enrolled in an accredited PhD programme in Macroeconomics or closely related fields (such as Finance, Econometrics, or International Economics).
• Academic Progress: Must be within 1 to 2 years of completing the PhD and committed to returning to doctoral studies upon conclusion of the internship.
• Age Limit: Must be under 32 years of age when the internship commences in June 2027 (exceptions apply only for mandatory military service).
• Core Skills: Advanced quantitative analysis, empirical econometric methods, and fluent command of written and spoken English.

Application Dossier

Applicants must submit the following through the official IMF Workday intake requisition (Requisition 26-R9863):

1. Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Academic Résumé.
2. Formal Statement of Interest detailing research interests and alignment with IMF policy areas.
3. Official university transcript or certified registrar letter confirming current PhD enrolment and status.
4. Completion of the technical research questionnaire within the portal.

Application Deadline

• Applications close on 4 December 2026 at 11:59 PM (Washington, D.C. time).