IMF Economist Program 2027
The IMF Economist Program is a 3-year rotational role for recent PhD economists in Washington, D.C. Applications close 5 December 2026.
The IMF Economist Program 2027 is a full-time, 3-year rotational programme for entry-level economists in Washington, D.C. Participants are hired as IMF economists from day one, not as trainees, and complete two departmental assignments spanning country work, policy analysis, research and capacity development.
Deadline: 5 December 2026, per the official IMF Workday posting, requisition 26-R9861, published 28 September 2026. The programme begins in September 2027. Salary is a competitive IMF salary, not publicly stated.
Recent PhD graduate or within one year of completing a PhD in macroeconomics or a related field; solid understanding of macroeconomics; under 34 when the programme begins in September 2027; citizen of an IMF member country (including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nepal); excellent written and spoken English; strong analytical, quantitative and computer skills.
Hired as an IMF economist from day one (not a trainee scheme); two departmental assignments spanning country work, policy analysis, research and capacity development; strong performers are typically absorbed as open-ended IMF economists; G-4 visa documentation support for non-US citizens.
Recent PhD in macroeconomics or a related field (or within one year of completion), under 34 at programme start, IMF member-country citizenship, excellent English and strong analytical, quantitative and computer skills.
After the preliminary interview, candidates submit a PhD transcript, a research paper or dissertation chapters, and three academic references.
Apply via the IMF Workday posting for Economist Program 2027 (requisition 26-R9861) by 5 December 2026. After the preliminary interview, submit a PhD transcript, a research paper or dissertation chapters, and three academic references.