Spring 2027, Research Internship, Economic Studies (Fully Remote)

Brookings Institution; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brookings Institution is offering a 12-week research internship. You will work alongside leading experts in public policy to explore pressing issues in economics and international relations.

Responsibilities include assisting with background research, literature reviews, and data preparation for statistical analysis on topics such as monetary policy and the U.S.–China relationship. Eligible candidates are advanced undergraduates or graduate students in economics or finance.

Qualifications

• Current junior, senior, or grad student in economics or finance.
• Knowledge of statistics and econometrics with Excel and Stata.

Responsibilities

• Assist with background research and literature reviews.
• Gather and clean data for statistical analysis.
• Focus on monetary policy and the U.S.–China relationship.

Skills

Economics

Finance

Statistics

Excel

Stata

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in economics or finance

Tools

Stata

Excel

Job description

• This is a 12-week research internship at Brookings.
• Interns work alongside leading experts in public policy.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with background research and literature reviews.
• Gather and clean data for statistical analysis.
• Focus on monetary policy and the U.S.-China relationship.

Qualifications:

• Current junior, senior, or grad student in economics or finance.
• Knowledge of statistics and econometrics with Excel and Stata.

Additional Info:

• Must be located in the U.S.; remote or hybrid available.
• Background check required; submit cover letter and resume.

Brookings Institution

Brookings is a nonprofit public policy organization that conducts research and analysis to address societal challenges. It is one of the most influential and trusted think tanks, with a collaborative and mission-driven culture.