Applications are open for the IMF Youth Challenge in Economics 2025. The international youth challenge is an exciting opportunity for postgraduate students who are working in the field of economics. Students who can showcase their research on macroeconomic policy topics relevant to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are eligible to apply for this youth challenge by the IMF. This youth competition is an amazing opportunity for students related to economics. If you have the same background and are looking for an opportunity to participate in an international challenge, then this is a perfect opportunity for you!
The 2025 IMF Youth Challenge in Economics aims to encourage individuals with innovative thinking and to provide a platform for these young economists to contribute their knowledge to the policy dialogue in the MENA region. Individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree and are currently enrolled in any master’s or doctoral program in economics or a related field are eligible to apply for this program. Individuals who are from one of the MENA countries can apply for this international competition.
The individuals for the IMF Youth Challenge in Economics 2025 will be finalized on the following evaluation criteria: Relevance, Innovation, Clarity, and Impact. The submissions will be evaluated by a panel of IMF’s MENA department staff. The international youth challenge will select three winners. The winners will be invited to participate in an international research conference in Egypt in May 2025. They will get a fully funded trip to this conference. Winners will get free hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel costs, and other incidental expenses. Furthermore, an invitation letter for visa purposes will also be provided. For more details about this International Monetary Fund (IMF) Youth Challenge in Economics, read this article till the end.
More Details About the IMF Youth Challenge in Economics 2025:
Conference Date: May 18-19, 2025
