Work for the IMF, work for the world. Applications are now open for the IMF Fund Internship Program (FIP) 2026 — a fully funded summer internship in the United States.
The FIP welcomes students of all nationalities, offering an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work at the IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Around 50 students from across the globe will be selected for this paid 10–12 week program, which runs between June and September 2026.
To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled at a university anywhere in the world. There is no application fee. Further details are provided below.
Eligibility Criteria :
- A PhD in macroeconomics or a similar discipline must be earned within a year or two of finishing the Economist Track.
- For the Legal Department: Must have earned an LL.M., J.D., or comparable legal degree within the last 12 months.
- must continue to be enrolled as a student during the internship.
- must be younger than thirty-two.
- It is necessary to speak and write English fluently.
- Strong computer, quantitative, and analytical abilities are required.
The United States (USA) is the host nation.
The place is Washington, D.C.
Time frame: 10–12 weeks
Program Timeframe: June–September 2026
Benefits :
- Competitive benefits package
- Round-trip airfare in economy class
- Coverage of basic health insurance
- The intern is responsible for making the accommodations..
Deadline: 17th November 2025
