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  "title": "Research Analyst Program",
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  "summary": "The program lasts for two years and we hire RAPs from around the world.",
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    {
      "heading": "Overview",
      "content": "- The Research Analyst Program (RAP) provides a unique opportunity to acquire real-world work experience in the International Monetary Fund’s operational and policy work.\n- The program lasts for two years.\n- RAP participants use and improve quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, increase knowledge of technology, information systems, and the Web, and develop research abilities.\n- RAPs are hired from around the world.\n- Former RAPs have gone on to successful careers in a wide variety of analytical roles, many securing places in top academic institutions."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Eligibility and Qualifications",
      "content": "- Must have recently completed a bachelor’s degree in economics, computer science, statistics, math, or business administration. (Candidates with advanced degrees in the same relevant field may be considered with limited combined professional experience.)\n- Must have at least a 3.5 GPA (cumulative) in both the principal field of study and in the overall academic program.\n- Final academic transcripts verifying the required GPA must be submitted prior to appointment."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Location and Recruitment",
      "content": "- RAP participants are hired on a wide geographical basis, but all positions are located at the IMF Headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C.\n- Locally-based candidates (residing in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area) pursuing or holding a master’s degree may be eligible to apply to Research Analyst vacancies outside of the RAP.\n- Vacancies will be posted to Workday periodically throughout the year based on availability of positions.\n- Applications from all geographical areas are welcome for the RAP.\n- Subscribing to receive email notifications for new positions through Workday is encouraged."
    },
    {
      "heading": "What Participants Do",
      "content": "- Contribute to IMF operational and policy work.\n- Apply and develop quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.\n- Engage with technology, information systems, and the Web.\n- Conduct research and build research abilities."
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    "The Research Analyst Program (RAP) provides a unique opportunity to acquire real-world work experience in the International Monetary Fund’s operational and policy work.",
    "The program lasts for two years.",
    "RAP participants use and improve quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, increase knowledge of technology, information systems, and the Web, and develop research abilities.",
    "RAPs are hired from around the world.",
    "Former RAPs have gone on to successful careers in a wide variety of analytical roles, many securing places in top academic institutions.",
    "Must have recently completed a bachelor’s degree in economics, computer science, statistics, math, or business administration. (Candidates with advanced degrees in the same relevant field may be considered with limited combined professional experience.)",
    "Must have at least a 3.5 GPA (cumulative) in both the principal field of study and in the overall academic program.",
    "Final academic transcripts verifying the required GPA must be submitted prior to appointment.",
    "RAP participants are hired on a wide geographical basis, but all positions are located at the IMF Headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C.",
    "Locally-based candidates (residing in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area) pursuing or holding a master’s degree may be eligible to apply to Research Analyst vacancies outside of the RAP.",
    "Vacancies will be posted to Workday periodically throughout the year based on availability of positions.",
    "Applications from all geographical areas are welcome for the RAP.",
    "Subscribing to receive email notifications for new positions through Workday is encouraged.",
    "Contribute to IMF operational and policy work.",
    "Apply and develop quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.",
    "Engage with technology, information systems, and the Web.",
    "Conduct research and build research abilities."
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