Economic Research Intern: Data, Policy & Forecasts

Federal Reserve Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Board offers a paid internship program for undergraduate and graduate students interested in economics, finance, accounting, information systems, and data analysis. Interns may work in-person, remote, or hybrid and are assigned a supervisor with ongoing check-ins to manage performance and learning goals.

Roles span multiple divisions and focus on research projects and policy analysis. Internships last 10–12 weeks and are located on-site at our Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and returning to continue studies after the internship.
• Prior research and statistical programming experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support economic research, monetary policy, and financial stability work.
• Develop quantitative analysis, critical thinking, and writing skills during the internship.
• Participate in 10–12 week projects across divisions such as FS, IF, MA, and RS.

Skills

research and statistical programming

Stata

R

Python

Matlab

SAS

machine learning

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree program

Job description

The Federal Reserve Board offers a paid internship program for undergraduate and graduate students interested in economics, finance, accounting, information systems, and data analysis. Interns may work in-person, remote, or hybrid and are assigned a supervisor with ongoing check-ins to manage performance and learning goals.

Roles span multiple divisions and focus on research projects and policy analysis. Internships last 10–12 weeks and are located on-site at our Washington, D.C.