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The Fund Internship Program (FIP) at IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C. offers a paid summer internship program for 10 to 12 weeks between June and October. The program provides an insider’s view of the member-country-focused mandate and critical international work of the IMF, allowing interns to gain professional networks and expand their research experience
. Interns work closely with an experienced IMF colleague on current issues or research questions related to member countries and global economic stability. Results of their work may be presented to IMF staff and may even be published by the IMF.
Job Description:
– Summer internship program at IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C.
– 10 to 12 weeks of paid work between June and October
– Gain insider’s view of member-country-focused mandate and critical international work
– Use research and analytical skills to explore questions of real importance to member countries and global economic stability
– Build professional networks while expanding research experience
– Work closely with experienced IMF colleague on current issue or research question
– Previous research topics include inflation dynamics, digitalization, diversification, poverty reduction, credit cycles, innovation policy, and more
– Legal Department also offers internships on legal framework for capital controls, insolvency of non-bank financial institutions, effectiveness in AML/CFT efforts, and more
Responsibilities:
– Research and analyze current issues related to IMF’s member countries and global economic stability
– Work closely with experienced IMF colleague on research project
– Present results of work to IMF staff and may have work published by IMF
Benefits:
– Paid internship program
– Gain insider’s view of member-country-focused mandate and critical international work
– Develop professional networks
– Expand research experience
– Potential for work to be published by IMF
Eligibility Criteria:
– Concentrated studies on monetary and international economics, public finance, financial markets, economics, or related field for economic internship
– Strong analytical and quantitative skills
– Excellent command of written and oral English
– Currently completing a master’s or PhD program
– Below age of 32 at start of internship for PhD candidates
– Below age of 28 at start of internship for master’s candidates
– Within one to two years of completing LLM, JD, or equivalent advanced degree in law for Legal Department internship
– Below age of 32 at start of internship for Legal Department candidates
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Application Process:
– Apply through IMF Career Site during open application period in early December
The Fund Internship Program (FIP) at IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C. offers a paid summer internship program for 10 to 12 weeks between June and October. The program provides an insider’s view of the member-country-focused mandate and critical international work of the IMF, allowing interns to gain professional networks and expand their research experience. Interns work closely with an experienced IMF colleague on current issues or research questions related to member countries and global economic stability. Results of their work may be presented to IMF staff and may even be published by the IMF.
For the Legal Department internship, applicants must be within one to two years of completing an LLM, JD, or equivalent advanced degree in law and below the age of 32 at the start of the internship.
Interested candidates may apply for the program through the IMF Career Site during the open application period in early December.
Official Link: https://www.imf.org/en/About/Recruitment/working-at-the-imf/fund-internship-program
