Paid Economist Research Internship for PhD Students

Posted 2 days ago

imfWashington (DC)

SENIORITY

Intern

Apply

About the role

The IMF's Fund Internship Program (FIP) offers PhD students in economics an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the work of one of the world's leading international financial institutions. As a Fund intern, you'll apply your economic research skills to real-world policy questions that affect IMF's 191 member countries. You'll work alongside experienced IMF economists, gain hands-on research experience, strengthen your analytical skills, and build a professional network in a uniquely

Before you apply

Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.

Your profile is current

It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.

Two examples you can talk through

Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.

A number in mind

What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.

Your notice period

Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.

Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.

More like this