The IMF Youth Fellowship Program (YFP) is actively seeking young fellows who are eager to contribute to the IMF’s ongoing efforts in fostering resilient and inclusive growth, with a special focus on the youth demographic.
What Employers Are Offering
- ✔ Employer-provided health & medical insurance
- ✔ Visa sponsorship & legal work authorization
- ✔ Relocation assistance & settlement support
- ✔ Long-term employment & benefit coverage
- ✔ Permanent residency pathways (eligible roles)
As part of this esteemed program, the chosen youth fellows will have the privilege of participating in immersive, face-to-face workshops conducted by esteemed figures such as IMF management, senior staff members, and external experts. These workshops will offer invaluable insights into the workings of the IMF and its strategies for addressing global economic challenges.
Employment Benefit Eligibility Information
Applicants searching for international employment opportunities often compare roles offering employer-sponsored insurance coverage, relocation support, and legally compliant work authorization programs.
- Jobs with employer-provided health insurance benefits
- Visa sponsorship positions including medical coverage
- Full-time employment with dental and vision insurance
- High salary jobs offering worker protection benefits
- Healthcare and caregiver roles including insurance coverage
Understanding benefit eligibility requirements helps applicants evaluate qualified employment offers before submitting immigration applications.
Furthermore, the selected candidates will have numerous opportunities to engage with scholars, activists, leaders, and experts, thereby facilitating the establishment of enduring connections and collaborations with fellow youth fellows from diverse corners of the world.
Through the IMF Youth Fellowship 2026 program, young individuals from every corner of the globe have a unique chance to actively join the IMF in leading the response to pressing global economic challenges.
Summary of Program
- Host Country: Morocco
- Funded by: IMF
IMF Financial Benefits
For this Fellowship, IMF covers all the expenses because it is a Fully Funded Program.
The IMF will cover: Airfare travel and related expenses.
Insurance & Worker Protection Requirements
Before visa approval, many employer-sponsored programs require proof of valid health insurance coverage and worker protection compliance. Immigration authorities verify medical coverage eligibility before granting work authorization.
Depending on the destination country, foreign employees may also need workplace injury protection, employer liability coverage, and travel medical insurance during relocation.
- Mandatory health insurance for visa holders
- Workplace accident and employer liability protection
- Travel and relocation medical coverage
- Insurance verification during immigration processing
Confirm insurance compliance requirements before submitting a work permit application.
How to Apply
Interested applicant can follow the link below to complete application online.
https://www.imf.org/en/News/Seminars/Campaigns/2026-imf-youth-fellowship-program
IMF Application Deadline
| Date (in 2026) | |
| May | IMF YFP application period opens |
| June 30th | IMF YFP application period closes |
| July | Selected participants informed |
| Week of October 9th | Selected participants attend the IMF YFP and IMF Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco. |
Applications can be submitted in Arabic, English or French.
Application Criteria:
A successful applicant should
- Be between the ages of 20 and 35 years as of October 15, 2026
- Have demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:
- Social activism and/or engaging with a civil society organization
- Entrepreneurship and/or participating in a start-up
- Content creation/influencer and/or contributing to independent platforms
- Have knowledge and expertise in international studies, basic economics, and development issues, particularly on inclusive economic growth, the digital economy, or climate change
- Have graduated from or currently be a student in the field of international relations and development, communications, economics, or related fields
- Demonstrate good public speaking and presentation skills
- Be a citizen of an IMF member country
- Have no current affiliation with government institutions
- Not have previously been a fellow of the YFP.
