Applications are now open for the 2026 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Economist Program. The IMF is inviting applications for its 2026 Economist Program (EP). As an EP you will join a team of staff working to address key global economic challenges and build a career that will allow you to apply your knowledge, skills, and research to policy related work that directly impacts our 191 member countries.
The EP is a three-year program consisting of two 18-month assignments which aims to build the future leaders of the Fund. Depending on your assignments, you will gain broad experience in regional and country-specific issues, as well as in fiscal, monetary, balance of payments, debt, or other related issues and contribute to our analytical and research work. During the program, you will have access to a wide range of professional, technical, and language training and development activities to enhance your professional skills and career development. You will also be mentored, guided, and supported by seasoned economists, all with a view of ensuring a satisfying and exciting start to your career at the IMF.
ELIGIBILITY
The IMF is seeking top economists from around the world who:
- Have recently completed or are expected to complete your PhD within a year (or less) of joining the IMF, in fields including macroeconomics, finance, public finance, monetary economics, international economics, trade, poverty issues, macro-climate, political economy, econometrics or related areas.
- Are able to demonstrate a sound understanding of macroeconomics (even if specialized in other areas during graduate school) and use conceptual frameworks to explain complex ideas, navigate around the different sectors of an economy and highlight the linkages between these sectors.
- Possess an excellent academic record.
- Have proven analytical, quantitative, and IT skills.
- Are a national of one our member countries.
- Will be below age 34 at entry to the program on September 8, 2026.
- Have strong written and oral English skills.
DEADLINE: December 04, 2025
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