Job Description
Our economic research internship program offers numerous summer research project opportunities across each of the economics divisions.
- Financial Stability (FS)
- International Finance (IF)
- Monetary Affairs (MA)
- Research & Statistics (R&S)
This program provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable research experience, network with peers in the field, and to work alongside our economists and analysts in support of the Board's important work in economic research, monetary policy, and financial stability. Our research internship is designed to help you develop quantitative analysis, critical thinking, and writing skills through your summer experience. Summer projects cover a broad range of topics including, but not limited to:
- Gathering/analyzing large data sets
- Programming economic models
- Historical analysis
- Economic forecasting
- Analyzing current policy issues
These internships are ideal for students looking to build their research acumen, who have an interest in graduate school, or who are considering the Board's Research Assistant (RA) program after graduation. Economic interns are given priority consideration for 2026 RA openings, given positive summer performance and aligned graduation timeframe.
Note - Applying for this posting enters you into consideration for approximately 15 economic research internships available across the four divisions listed above. More information on specific projects and the matching process will be provided to those selected to interview.
- All internships will be 10-12 weeks, on-site at our offices in Washington, D.C.
- Visit these helpful links to learn more about:
- our internship program ( )
- the work of the Board and our economics divisions ( )
- our economists and their research ( )
Position Requirements Majors/Academic Programs: Pursuing a degree (undergraduate or graduate) in economics, finance, or related field (e.g. statistics, computer science, mathematics, business).
Skills/Knowledge: Previous research and statistical programming (Stata, R, Python, Matlab, SAS, machine learning, other) experience is a plus, but not required.
- U.S. citizenship required
- You must be a current undergraduate or graduate student, graduating August 2026 or later. Proof of enrollment will be required.
Application Instructions/Required Documents No later than 10/26/2025, complete the following:
- Attach resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript to your profile before submitting your application.
- Provide one (1) letter of recommendation - can be academic or professional.
- Attach it to your applicant profile if you have a copy [OR]
- If your recommender would like their letter to remain confidential, they can send it to frbrecruiting@frb.gov with the subject "Economic Research Intern Recommendation" and we will attach it to your profile.
Interview Timeline: Applications are accepted through October 26 & will only be reviewed after the posting close date. Most interviews & offers will occur between mid-November and mid-December.
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