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Fund Internship Program
Paid IMF internship for advanced students in economics or a related field, with a separate legal track.
Last reviewed: 18 July 2026
About the programme
Economic-track applicants must be active PhD students. Legal-track applicants must be within one to two years of completing an advanced law degree. Assignments last 10 to 12 weeks at IMF headquarters.
Eligibility at a glance
- Programme type
- Traineeship
- Nationality rule
- Open to applicants of any nationality.
- Minimum degree
- Master's degree
- Maximum age
- 31 years
- Required languages
- English
- Usual application period
- Early December
- Intake pattern
- Annual intake
The IMF recruits FIP interns on a global basis.
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Application periods
No confirmed application dates are recorded. Check the official programme page before making plans.