Economics PhD, Internship – Summer 2027

10J Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is offering a ten-week paid summer internship in the Economics Research division. The position partners with a supervising economist to support a research project in applied microeconomics, with exposure to empirical analysis and writing a research paper or extended abstract for presentation at summer's end.

On-site in Kansas City, MO, the internship is full-time with five days per month of remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Completed undergraduate degree in Economics.
• Current PhD students in Economics strongly preferred.
• Experience with empirical research methods and statistical software (such as Stata, R, Python, or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• The intern will partner closely with a supervising economist to support a research project in applied microeconomics.
• Responsibilities include supporting empirical analysis and the development of a research paper or extended abstract, which will be presented to the department at the end of the summer.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Current PhD students in Economics

Tools

Stata

R

Python

Job description

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with leading professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we’re building a dynamic and diverse team for our future.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has an opening for a ten-week paid summer internship in the Economics Research division. The division conducts innovative analysis and research on a variety of topics, including international trade, macroeconomics, monetary policy, and labor economics.

Key Activities

The intern will partner closely with a supervising economist to support a research project in applied microeconomics.

Responsibilities include supporting empirical analysis and the development of a research paper or extended abstract, which will be presented to the department at the end of the summer.

Qualifications

Completed undergraduate degree in Economics required; current PhD students in Economics strongly preferred.

Experience with empirical research methods and statistical software (such as Stata, R, Python, or similar) preferred.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Additional Information

How We Work: On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility.

Location: Kansas City, MO

Remote Eligible: No

Pay Rate: $40.00 per hour

ScreeningRequirements: Certain eligibility requirements apply.

Sponsorship: The Federal Reserve System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Resume – Required
• Unofficial Transcript – Required
• Cover Letter – Required

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

About Us

OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world.

The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations.

The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.

OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones that push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.

Why Our People Choose Us: Our reputation precedes us. There will always be room for personal growth. Our people are first. You’ll find the right balance. Your responsibilities will be meaningful. We hope that you will be our future colleague.

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