The 2025 IMF Youth Challenge in Economics invites post-graduate students from MENA countries to showcase their research on macroeconomic policy, with the chance to attend a research conference in Egypt. Apply below:
When is the Application Deadline:
The application deadline is April 14, 2025.
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Tell Me About The IMF MENA Youth Challenge in Economics:
The 2025 IMF Youth Challenge in Economics is an exciting opportunity for post-graduate students in the field of economics to showcase their research on macroeconomic policy topics relevant to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This competition aims to encourage innovative thinking and provide a platform for young economists to contribute to the policy dialogue in the MENA region.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
Economics and other related fields
Type:
Research competition
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Who can Apply for the IMF MENA Youth Challenge in Economics?
The scholarship is open to the following categories of students:
- Post-graduate students: Defined as individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree and are currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in economics or a related field.
- Citizenship1: Participants must be citizens of one of the MENA countries. The IMF’s MENA region includes the following countries and territories: Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen.
- Enrollment: Participants must be enrolled at an institution of higher education worldwide.
Submission Requirements
- Research Summary: A 3-page single-spaced summary of a research project or thesis involving macroeconomic policy topics relevant to the MENA region.
- Certification: A letter from the student registrar’s office certifying the participant’s enrollment as a post-graduate student at their university.
- Recommendation Letter from the Professor on the University letterhead with contact name and e-mail address of the professor.
- Format: Submissions must be in PDF format and include the participant’s name, university, and contact information.
- Language of submissions: English
How are Applicants Selected?
Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of IMF’s MENA department staff based on the following criteria:
- Relevance: The relevance of the research topic to the policy issues facing the MENA region.
- Innovation: The originality and creativity of the research.
- Clarity: The clarity and coherence of the summary.
- Impact: The potential impact of the research on policymaking in the MENA region.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Applicants must be citizens of one of the MENA countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, West Bank and Gaza, or Yemen.
Where will the Award be Taken?
IMF-American University in Cairo MENA Research Conference in Egypt.
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of the Award?
Three winning students will be invited to participate in a research conference in Egypt in May 2025. More information on the conference will be shared soon. The IMF will provide:
- Invitation Letter: An invitation letter for visa purposes.
- Travel Reimbursement: Hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel costs, and incidental expenses.
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit the required documents, including a research summary, certification letter, and a recommendation letter from a professor, by April 14, 2025. For more information or inquiries, participants can contact IMF-FUNDCHALLENGE@imf.org
Visit the official application webpage.
