## Research Analyst Program

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**Canonical URL:** [Research Analyst Program](https://www.imf.org/en/about/careers/research-analyst-program)

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### Overview
- The Research Analyst Program (RAP) is designated for candidates who have recently completed their BA or pursuing/completed their MA program in a relevant quantitative field and desiring to gain real-world experience in the IMF’s operational and policy work.
- Qualified candidates are recruited globally on a two-year contract.
- As a Research Analyst, you’ll support IMF economists through research, data analysis, and information management that contribute to work on issues affecting our member countries.
- The RA/RAP meets the requirements of a pre-doc. Many Research Analysts use the program to strengthen their analytical and research experience before pursuing doctoral studies.

### Objectives and focus
- Strengthen quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
- Expand knowledge of technology and information systems.
- Build research experience in an international policy environment.
- Focus: Research, data, and analytical support.

### Program at a glance
- Background: Recently completed BA in economics, computer science, Finance, statistics, mathematics, or related field1
- Academic record: At least 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA2
- Skills: Strong quantitative, analytical, and research capabilities
- Duration: 2 years
- Work location: Washington, D.C.
- Focus: Research, data, and analytical support

- 1. Candidates with advanced degrees in the same relevant fields may be considered if they have limited combined professional experience.
- 2. Final academic transcripts verifying the required GPA must be submitted before appointment.

### Typical duties and contributions
- Research & information support
  - Research, collect, and compile economic, financial, statistical, and policy information to support IMF economists and analytical teams.
- Data management
  - Maintain and update quantitative and qualitative economic, financial, and statistical databases used in IMF research and analysis.
- Systems & data interfaces
  - Design systems or processes that help transfer data between external and in-house databases.
- Analytical contribution
  - Support the high-quality analytics and research that underpin IMF member-country advice.

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- **IMF | Research Analyst Program Brief**
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_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/about/careers/research-analyst-program_