Economics PhD, Internship – Summer 2027

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City invites applications for a ten-week paid summer internship in the Economics Research division. The intern will work closely with a supervising economist on a research project in applied microeconomics, assisting with empirical analysis and developing a paper or extended abstract to present at the end of the summer.

Location is Kansas City, MO with on-site work and five remote days per month.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Economics completed; PhD students strongly preferred.
• Experience with empirical research methods and statistical software preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support a research project in applied microeconomics; assist empirical analysis and develop a paper or extended abstract to be presented at the end of the summer.

Skills

Empirical research methods

Communication skills

Independent / collaborative work

Education

Undergraduate degree 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.

Please attach the following with your application

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

Note

You will not be able to attach documents after application submission and incomplete applications will be not considered.

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.

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Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Regular / Temporary: Temporary

Job Exempt (Yes / No): No

Job Category: Internship Family Group

Work Shift: First (United States of America)

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