Global Economic Research Internship - Paid, 10-12 Weeks

International Monetary Fund; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The IMF offers the Fund Internship Program for PhD students in economics to contribute to real-world policy questions at IMF HQ in Washington, D.C. Interns work alongside IMF economists, gain hands-on research experience, and present findings to staff.

Eligibility includes near-completion of a PhD in macroeconomics, enrollment and plan to return to studies, age under 32 at start (June 2027), and strong English and quantitative skills.

Qualifications

• Be within one to two years of completing a PhD in macroeconomics or a related field.
• Be enrolled as a student at the time of the internship and return to your academic studies afterward.
• Be under the age of 32 when the internship begins in June 2027.
• Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English.
• Possess strong analytical, quantitative, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an individual research or project assignment.
• Present findings to IMF staff and interns.
• Gain hands-on research experience and strengthen analytical abilities.
• Build a professional network within an international environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

English proficiency

Computer skills

Education

PhD in macroeconomics

Job description

The IMF offers the Fund Internship Program for PhD students in economics to contribute to real-world policy questions at IMF HQ in Washington, D.C. Interns work alongside IMF economists, gain hands-on research experience, and present findings to staff.

Eligibility includes near-completion of a PhD in macroeconomics, enrollment and plan to return to studies, age under 32 at start (June 2027), and strong English and quantitative skills.