IMF Research Analyst Program

Run by International Monetary Fund

A first job for quantitative graduates heading to a doctorate later. The academic bar is unusually explicit: a cumulative grade average of at least 3.5 out of 4.0, in the principal field and overall.

Between rounds
The next round is expected around September 2027.

What it asks for

As published by the sponsor. Fields the sponsor does not state are omitted rather than guessed.

Age
Not stated
Education
Bachelor's in economics, computer science, statistics, mathematics, finance or data science
Experience
None required — built for recent graduates
Who may apply
Open to all nationalities
Enters at
Research Analyst, Washington DC
Apply through
The IMF careers site

Tell me when this opens

One email when the next round opens. Nothing else, and it can be stopped any time.

Common questions

Answered from the sponsor's own published terms. A question we cannot answer from them is left out.

Is there an age limit?
Not stated.
What qualifications and experience do I need?
Bachelor's in economics, computer science, statistics, mathematics, finance or data science, plus none required — built for recent graduates.
Who is eligible to apply?
Open to all nationalities.
What would I join as?
Research Analyst, Washington DC.
How often does this programme run?
Once a year, usually in the autumn.
Where do I apply?
The IMF careers site. Applications are never made through UNjobnet.
IMF’s official page From published sources

Terms change between rounds — confirm there before applying.

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