## Research Analyst Program

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

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### Overview
- 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.

### Eligibility and Qualifications
- 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.

### Location and Recruitment
- 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.

### What Participants Do
- 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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## References

- [Back to Main Page](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment)
- [Working at the IMF](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf)
- [Life at the IMF](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/life-at-the-imf)
- [Finding the Right IMF Job](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/find-the-right-imf-job)
- [Research Analyst vacancies](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf/research-assistants)

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