IMF Economist Program
International Monetary Fund
The IMF's entry track for PhD economists, working on real country and policy work.
⚠️ This deadline is an estimate based on the program's published cycle or last year's dates. Check the official page before you plan around it.
Official site & application ↗| Deadline | December 2026 (est.) Estimated |
|---|---|
| Deadline notes | IMF cycle: applications open September, close December. |
| Program dates | Three-year rotational program |
| Category | Policy & Finance Track |
| Location | Washington, DC · In-person |
| Who can apply | Recent PhDs in economics or related fields, under 34 at entry. |
| Career stage | Early career |
| Cost / funding | Salaried position Funded |
| Organizer | International Monetary Fund |
| Source | https://www.imf.org/en/about/careers/economist-program · checked 2026-10-21 |