Economist Program 2026

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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. Working closely with experienced economists, you will be given considerable responsibility in carrying out operations-related analysis, research and policy development. You will have the chance to work closely with country authorities to make a meaningful contribution on a global stage, fostering monetary cooperation, securing financial stability, facilitating international trade, promoting sustainable economic growth, and reducing poverty. 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. If you are a recent PhD graduate with the technical skills and creativity to help us identify innovative ways to address today’s global economic challenges, we are keen to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Carry out operations-related analysis, research and policy development in collaboration with other economists.
• Engage with country authorities to contribute to policy discussions on monetary cooperation, financial stability, trade, growth, and poverty reduction.
• Work on regional and country-specific issues across fiscal, monetary, balance of payments, debt, or related areas.
• Participate in analytical and research activities and contribute to IMF publications and policy work.

Qualifications

Additional requirements

Selection process

We will conduct an initial screening based on your application and supporting documentation. If you meet the criteria, you will be invited for interviews (preliminary and panel) and a writing test with a review of your job market paper. Interviews may occur during campus visits or by video, with offers in early February for a start date in September 2026 at the IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C. If you are interested in contributing to global economic stability, we welcome your application.

Department

Hiring For : A11

The IMF is guided by the principle that employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Finance, and Analyst

Industries

International Trade and Development, International Affairs, and Public Policy Offices

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