The International Monetary Fund Economist Program 2026

📖 About The Program

The Economist Program (EP) is a three-year program consisting of two 18-month assignments aimed at building the future leaders of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Key Features:

• Gain broad experience in regional and country-specific issues, as well as fiscal, monetary, balance of payments, debt, or other related topics.
• Contribute to analytical and research work.
• Access a wide range of professional, technical, and language training to enhance career development.
• Receive mentorship, guidance, and support from seasoned economists to ensure a satisfying and exciting start to your career at the IMF.

🎁 Benefits

• Access to professional, technical, and language training to enhance your skills and career development.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced economists.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful global economic issues.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The IMF is seeking top economists from around the world who meet the following criteria:

• Education: Recently completed or expected to complete a PhD within a year (or less) of joining the IMF in fields such as:
  • Macroeconomics
  • Finance
  • Public finance
  • Monetary economics
  • International economics
  • Trade
  • Poverty issues
  • Macro-climate
  • Political economy
  • Econometrics or related areas.
• Skills:
  • Sound understanding of macroeconomics and ability to use conceptual frameworks to explain complex ideas.
  • Proven analytical, quantitative, and IT skills.
• Academic Record: Excellent academic performance.
• Nationality: Must be a national of one of the IMF's member countries.
• Age: Below 34 years at entry to the program on September 8, 2026.
• Language Proficiency: Strong written and oral English skills.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: December 04, 2025
• How to Apply: Visit the IMF Application Portal to view details and apply.

📞 Contact Information

For further details, visit the IMF Member Countries Page.

This program offers a unique opportunity to contribute to global economic stability while advancing your career in a prestigious international organization. Apply now to be part of the IMF Economist Program 2026!

• 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.