PhD Dissertation Fellow Program - Summer 2026

Southern Arkansas University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 5,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Washington, D.C. seeks PhD students for the 'PhD Dissertation Fellow Program' in summer 2026. This in-residence fellowship allows fellows to conduct research relevant to their dissertation while presenting seminars on their findings. Ideal candidates are current PhD students in economics or finance, providing them a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading economists and participate in an extensive seminar series. Apply by February 1st by submitting your proposals and relevant documents.

Qualifications

• Current PhD student in economics or finance graduating fall 2026 or later.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research for dissertation work.
• Give 2 seminars on research.
• Participate in seminar series and collaborate with economists.

Education

PhD student in economics or finance

Job description

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PhD Dissertation Fellow Program - Summer 2026

The Federal Reserve Board is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a talented workforce, drawing candidates with interests in a broad range of topics in economics and finance. We offer paid, in-residence fellowships for graduate Ph.D. students to conduct research at the Board in Washington, D.C. While at the Board, fellows work on a topic of their own choosing, usually furthering dissertation research begun before the fellowship, and give 2 seminars on their work. Fellows are also encouraged to participate in our extensive seminar series, collaborate with Board economists, and to learn more about preparing for the economist job market.

Fellows are at the Board for 12 weeks and placements are in the Divisions of Financial Stability, International Finance, Monetary Affairs, and Research and Statistics. The fellowship is offered during the summer. The fellowship is an in-residence program hosted in our Washington, D.C. offices.

Relevant specialties in economics and finance include, among others: behavioral economics; econometrics and data science; economic measurement; financial institutions and markets; financial stability and macroprudential policy; foreign economies; international trade and finance;industrial organization;labor;macroeconomics; monetary economics; microeconomics; payment systems; and public economics.

To Apply

Applicants must be a current PhD student in economics or finance, graduating fall 2026 or later.

Attach the following toyour profile and submit your application by February 1.

• One page description of proposed researchor work from thesis
• Graduate Transcript (unofficial is okay)
• Two (2) letters of reference
• Attach to your profile if you have a copy[OR]
• Optional: Work sample from thesis or any other well-developed research

Citizenship is not required; however, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. CPT/OPT sponsorship) and citizenship may be a consideration.

Find more information about the program on ourFAQs page , and you can learn more about our Seminar Series and Board economists and their research.