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IMF Internship Program For International Applicants In USA, 2016

IMF(International Monetary Fund) is offering Fund Internship Program (FIP) for the year 2016. Candidates must be PhD students or Master’s degree students to be eligible for the FIP. For the Legal Department internship candidates must be within one or two years of completing an LLM, J.D, or equivalent advanced degree in law and below the age of 32. IMF interns receive a competitive salary; round-trip economy class air travel to Washington, D.C. from their university and limited medical insurance coverage.

Field of Internship: It provides an opportunity for highly promising graduate students pursuing Ph.D degrees in macroeconomics (or fields related to the IMF’s core work) to gain a better understanding of the IMF’s work and contribute to the IMF’s mission. 
Course Level:
Internship
Internship Provider: International Monetary Fund
Internship can be taken at: USA

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Eligibility: To be eligible for the FIP, candidates must meet the following criteria:
-PhD students: Must be within one or two years of completing a Ph.D. in Macroeconomics or a related field and be in student status (i.e. must be returning to university after the internship. Typically, internships are sought by those who are interested in the IMF’s Economist Program following graduation.
-Be below the age of 32 at the commencement of the internship
-Have an excellent command of English, written and oral.
-Possess strong analytical, quantitative and computer skills.
-Master’s degree students: Must be in student status at the commencement of internship (not yet graduated).
-Be below the age of 28 at the commencement of the internship.
-Have an excellent command of English, written and oral.
-Possess strong analytical, quantitative and computer skills
-For the Legal Department Internship: candidates must be within one or two years of completing an LLM, J.D, or equivalent advanced degree in law and below the age of 32. While the selection process is highly competitive, candidates with diverse academic or cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Internship Open for International Students: Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this internship programme.

Is this paid internship? Yes, IMF interns receive: A competitive salary; Round-trip economy class air travel to Washington, D.C. from their university; and Limited medical insurance coverage.

Internship Description: The Fund Internship Program (FIP) is the main internship offered at the Fund. It provides an opportunity for highly promising graduate students pursuing Ph.D degrees in macroeconomics (or fields related to the IMF’s core work) to gain a better understanding of the IMF’s work and contribute to the IMF’s mission. Candidates undertaking Master’s degrees in macroeconomics or related fields may also be considered. Other opportunities for internships in other careers are available, but their frequency and availability is limited. These opportunities are advertised periodically online in Current Vacancies or through university career development offices. The Fund also offers an internship in its Legal Department.

Number of awards offered: Internships are offered to about 50 students each year and are undertaken during the summer between June and October.

Internship Duration: The minimum duration is 10 weeks and the maximum duration is 12 weeks(https://scholarship-positions.com/intern-positions-on-urban-sustainability-climate-change-in-netherlands-2015/).

Notification: When creating your Candidate Profile, you will have an opportunity to request e-mail notification of new positions at the fund that match your interests. Notifications are sent whenever matching positions are posted in the system.

How to Apply: Interns may apply online for a specific job vacancy or apply to one of the Fund’s ongoing recruitment programs in JobLink. To do so, you must first create a Candidate Profile in the system. (See “Create/Update Your Candidate Profile” for more details). Please note that the IMF does not accept applications or CVs outside of JobLink. Early submission is encouraged.

Internship Application Deadline: Internship application is open until January 15, 2016.

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