Paid PhD Economics Internship in DC

Opportunities Radar; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid stipend

International work experience

Networking opportunities

Job summary

International Monetary Fund (IMF) invites applications for the IMF Fund Internship Program 2027, a paid, full-time internship targeted at talented PhD students in economics. Interns will conduct individual research, work with IMF professionals at IMF HQ in Washington, DC, and gain insights into IMF work.

The 10–12 week program runs from June 7, 2027 to August 27, 2027. Applicants must submit by December 5, 2026. No application fee is required. Open to applicants from around the world.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD degree program
• Academic background in macroeconomics or related field
• Within 1–2 years of completing PhD
• Under 32 years of age at internship start
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
• Strong analytical, computer, and quantitative skills

Skills

PhD in economics

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

English proficiency

Education

PhD (economics)

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

International Monetary Fund (IMF) invites applications for the IMF Fund Internship Program 2027, a paid, full-time internship targeted at talented PhD students in economics. Interns will conduct individual research, work with IMF professionals at IMF HQ in Washington, DC, and gain insights into IMF work.

The 10–12 week program runs from June 7, 2027 to August 27, 2027. Applicants must submit by December 5, 2026. No application fee is required. Open to applicants from around the world.