IMF Youth Internship Program in USA 2026 | Apply Online

Overview

The IMF's Youth Internship Program is aimed at applicants aged 20-32 with a demonstrated record outside traditional academia or employment — social action, entrepreneurship, or independent media and blogging work — rather than a standard academic-credentials internship.

Benefits & Compensation

• Fully Funded

Requirements & Eligibility

• You must be between the ages of 20 and 32 at the time of application.
• Participating in social action or collaborating with a civil society group
• Participating in a start-up or becoming an entrepreneur
• Bloggers and vloggers who contribute to independent media organizations and/or offer material (bloggers/vloggers).
• Journalist (n.d) (either employed by a news organization or operating as an independent journalist)
• Have knowledge and experience in international studies, economics fundamentals, and development, including climate change, inequality, and the digital economy.
• Students or graduates in international relations, development, communications, journalism, economics, or similar subjects are encouraged to apply.
• Have a basic understanding of the English language (for the training program and Annual Meetings coverage).

Required Documents