Work for the IMF, work for the World. Applications are now open for the IMF Fund Internship Program (FIP) 2026. The FIP is a fully funded summer internship in the USA. The program is open to students of all nationalities and offers an exciting and challenging opportunity. Approximately 50 students from around the world will join the program at IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C. The internship is a paid, 10-to-12-week program running between June and September 2026. To be eligible for the IMF FIP, you must be currently enrolled as a student at a university worldwide. There is no application fee. More details are below.
Details About the IMF Fund Internship Program 2026
- Country: USA
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Duration: 10-12 Weeks
- Start Dates: June and September 2026
- Deadline: 17th November 2025
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Benefits of the IMF Fund Internship Program
FIP Participants receive:
- Competitive Salary
- Round-trip airfare (economy class)
- Limited medical insurance
- Self-arranged housing
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Duration of the IMF FIP
Successful applicants will undertake a 10-12 week paid internship between June and September 2026. The exact dates will be decided later with the interns.
Internship Areas
- Economist
- Legal Department
Purpose of the Internship
- Conduct research and analysis under an IMF Experienced colleague.
- Conduct research and analysis on the Topic determined by the IMF.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the IMF Fund Internship Program, you must meet the basic criteria:
- For Economist: Be within one to two years of completing a PhD in macroeconomics or a related field.
- For Legal Department: You must be one to two years away from completing your LL.M., J.D., or equivalent law degree.
- Maintain a student status at the time of the internship.
- Age below 32.
- Fluency in English (written and oral).
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and computer skills.
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Required Documents
- Personal CV/Resume
- University Transcript or Student Status Letter
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Visa Requirements for the IMF Internship
If you are not a citizen of the United States or you do not have any other work authorization in the USA, you will need a G4 visa. The IMF will provide the paperwork necessary to facilitate your G4 visa request with U.S. authorities.
How to Apply for the 2026 IMF Fund Internship Program (FIP)?
The Application Process is online. Interns can apply from the link below. For more Fully Funded Internships, please check out our Internship Category.
APPLY FOR IMF FUND INTERNSHIP (ECONOMIST)
APPLY FOR IMF FUND INTERNSHIP (LEGAL DEPARTMENT)
