Deadline: February 15, 2021
IMF interns gain an insider’s view of the member-country-focused mandate and critical international work of the IMF. You will build professional networks while you apply your research and analytical skills to help us explore questions of real importance to our member countries and to global economic stability. Whether you see a future for yourself in international organizations or are simply curious about policy and operational work, this is an ideal opportunity to familiarize yourself with both while leveraging your cutting-edge skills and expanding your research experience.
The minimum duration is 10 weeks and the maximum duration is 12 weeks. The internship is paid.
IMF recruits for the FIP on a global basis with approximately 50 students from around the world joining us each year at IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C. These paid internships take place between June and October and run for 10 to 12 weeks.
You will work closely with an experienced IMF colleague on a current issue or research question of importance to our members. The results of your work may be presented to IMF staff at the end of your internship, and many of our interns have had their work published by the IMF.
Eligibilities:
- For the Economic internship, you should have concentrated your studies on monetary and international economics, public finance, financial markets, economics, or a related field. In addition, you should possess strong analytical and quantitative skills and have an excellent command of written and oral English. If you are currently completing a PhD, you must be: Registered as an active student (i.e. returning to university studies after completing the internship) Below the age of 32 at the start of the internship.
- If you are currently completing a master’s degree, you must be: Registered as an active student at the time of application (not yet graduated) Below the age of 28 at the commencement of the internship.
- If you are applying to the Legal Department Internship you must be: Within one to two years of completing an LLM, J.D, or equivalent advanced degree in law: Below the age of 32 at the commencement of the internship.
Note:
- If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., and do not have another work authorization that would allow you to work at the IMF, you will need a G4 visa. We will provide the paperwork necessary to facilitate your G4 visa request with U.S. authorities.
