Undergraduate Intern – Research Focus

Federal Reserve System; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis invites undergraduates to join the 2027 summer intern cohort for a 12-week program from May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027. Interns are matched to departments to support research, data work, and communications, with workshops and networking opportunities.

The internship requires 40 hours/week on-site and pays $23.00/hour. Applications open November 1, 2026 and close January 3, 2027 at midnight. Sponsorship is not available for immigration needs.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a post-secondary degree and must be enrolled when applying; open to grads December 2026 or later.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with standard office software and willingness to learn new tools.
• Effective interpersonal communication; aligns with core values: Service, Integrity, Inclusion, Initiative, Accountability, Objectivity.
• Some positions require U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct foundational research, data analysis, and communication within economic/community development contexts.
• Support data processing and cleaning of datasets.
• Assist with survey and engagement research, including work involving Native Nations.
• Analyze SIPP wealth and debt data as part of research projects.
• Create communications materials and newsletters for outreach.
• Assist with housing affordability research and quantitative data projects.

Skills

Investigative research techniques

Statistical programming (R, Stata, Git

Literature review & data cleaning

Factchecking & research communication

Economic & community development研究

Education

Undergraduate student (enrolled)

Tools

R

Stata

GitLab

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Be a part of our 2027 summer intern cohort! We are currently accepting applications from undergraduate college students who are interested in learning more about the nation’s central banking system while contributing in real ways to our work. As an intern, you’ll be matched with a department that can leverage your skills and experience, and you’ll perform work that helps teams meet their goals—ultimately supporting the organization’s mission. You’ll also have opportunities to participate in workshops designed for our intern cohort, build your professional network, and gain exposure to a wide variety of careers.

This internship runs for 12 weeks from May 24, 2027, to August 13, 2027. Interns work 40 hours/week and are paid $23.00/hour. This position requires a regular on-site presence.

Applications open November 1, 2026 , and close January 3, 2027 at midnight.

_ Sponsorship: Individuals who need immigration sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for this position._

Skills Development:

Interns develop foundational research, data, and communication skills used in economic and community development research. Skill-building may include:

• Investigative research techniques
• Statistical programming in R, Stata, and GitLab environments
• Literature review and data cleaning
• Factchecking and research communication
• Economic and community development research methods

Examples of work performed include:

• Researching options to guide financial education efforts
• Processing and cleaning datasets
• Supporting survey and engagement research, including work involving Native Nations
• Conducting SIPP wealth and debt data analysis
• Creating communications materials and newsletters
• Assisting with housing affordability research and quantitative data projects

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a post-secondary degree. You must be enrolled when you apply, but not necessarily during the internship. Open to students graduating December 2026 or later.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and willingness to learn new tools
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrate behaviors that align with our core values such as: Service, Integrity, Inclusion, Initiative, Accountability, and Objectivity
• Some positions require U.S. citizenship

Please note: We do NOT provide relocation assistance, housing, or travel reimbursement.

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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