IMF Fund Internship Program 2027

Life of KittuKun; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Round-trip airfare

Visa support

Limited medical insurance

Job summary

IMF invites PhD candidates to apply for a fully funded 2027 Fund Internship Program in Washington, DC, from June 7 to August 27. Interns receive a competitive salary, round‑trip economy airfare, visa support, and limited medical insurance.

Applicants must be within one to two years of completing a PhD and will return to their studies after the internship. Applications are through the IMF portal and close December 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and computer skills are required.
• Applicants must be within one to two years of completing a PhD.
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills are required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Computer skills

Excellent written English

Education

PhD candidate in macroeconomics or related field

Job description

A fully funded summer internship at the IMF in Washington, D.C., for PhD candidates in macroeconomics or related fields.

The IMF Fund Internship Program 2027 offers a paid summer internship in Washington, D.C. from June 7 to August 27, 2027. Selected interns receive a competitive salary, round‑trip economy airfare, visa support, and limited medical insurance. The program is designed for candidates who are within one to two years of completing a PhD and will return to their studies after the internship. Applications are submitted through the official IMF portal and must be completed by December 5, 2026.

Who can apply

• Applicants must be within one to two years of completing a PhD in macroeconomics or a related field.
• Applicants must be under 32 years of age when the internship begins in June 2027.
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills are required.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and computer skills are required.
• Applicants must be enrolled as a student at the time of the internship and return to their academic studies afterward.
• Non‑U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or those not authorized to work in the United States must obtain a G4 visa, which the IMF will support.
• Previous participants in the Fund Internship Program are not eligible to reapply.

What you get

• Competitive salary to support living expenses during the internship.
• Round‑trip economy class airfare for international participants.
• Opportunity to visit the USA for free as an international student.
• Limited medical insurance for the duration of the program.

Always confirm details on the official page before applying. Last updated 5 Nov 2026.