International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2023 Economist Program for PhD Students for Master

Eligibility Criteria

You will need to be:

• A recent PhD graduate or be within one year of completing your PhD in a relevant field of study
• A national of one of our  IMF member countries
• Under age 34 when you join the IMF EP program

Offered Benefits

• Participants in the EP will apply their studies and research to policy work that impacts our 189 member countries and join a team of staff working to address the key global economic challenges. You will travel to countries where you will work closely with country authorities and carry out operational work related to the IMF’s mission. Depending on your assignments, EP participants 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 research and policy analysis agenda.
• In combination with your work assignments, you will be able to participate in a range of training and development activities and will 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.

Application Process

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed between October and January, with offers made in early February. The selection process consists of multiple stages, which may run in parallel to one another.