Summer 2027 Academic Research Internship

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia•Richmond, VA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is looking for highly motivated students in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related disciplines to assist research economists with policy-oriented and academic research in a paid internship during the summer of 2027. We are looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds, interests, and perspectives. We provide interns with many opportunities to learn in their daily work interactions with economists and RAs, as well as through seminars, lectures, and RA-led study groups. We provide a friendly and academically-oriented environment where interns can learn about academic research careers and the Fed.

Requirements

Students in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related disciplines.
Submission of a resume or CV.
Submission of college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable).
Submission of a cover letter stating why they are a good match to the job, how they became interested in research, and how the intern experience will fit into their future careers.
Compliance with the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
Onsite presence required.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with diverse backgrounds, interests, and perspectives.

Responsibilities

Literature reviews and writing computer code to analyze time-series and panel data.
Assisting research economists with policy-oriented and academic research.
Giving a presentation at the end of their stay on an academic article they studied or the data they helped analyze.