Economist Program 2027
International Monetary Fund · USA, Washington DC · Apply by December 5, 2026
About this role
Work for the IMF. Work for the World. Economist Program (EP) 2027 Work on real policy. From day one. What could your research achieve beyond academia? As an Economist Program participant, you will help countries tackle complex economic challenges. From your first assignment, you will contribute to policy analysis, country work, and research that informs the IMF’s work across its 191 member nations. You will join experienced economists working on real-world policy questions. Depending on your assignment, you may analyze economic developments, assess risks, develop policy options, contribute to country engagement, or conduct research that supports policy decisions. If you are completing or have recently completed a PhD and want to turn rigorous economic research into practical policy advice, the Economist Program could be your next step in a long-term economist career. After successfully completing the three-year program, EPs who demonstrate strong and consistent performance are typically absorbed into the IMF as open-ended economists through vacancies advertised across departments, continuing their careers at the Fund. Program at a Glance Duration: Three years Path after the…