Economics PhD, Internship – Summer 2027
About The Position
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is offering a ten-week paid summer internship in its Economics Research division. The division conducts research and analysis on topics including international trade, macroeconomics, monetary policy, and labor economics. The intern will work closely with a supervising economist on a research project in applied microeconomics, supporting empirical analysis and the development of a research paper or extended abstract. The intern will present the work to the department at the end of the summer. The internship is on-site in Kansas City, Missouri, with full-time work and flexibility to work remotely five days per month. The position is temporary and pays $40.00 per hour. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. Applications must include a resume, unofficial transcript, and cover letter; incomplete applications will not be considered, and documents cannot be attached after submission.
Requirements
- Completed undergraduate degree in Economics.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Application must include a resume, unofficial transcript, and cover letter.
Nice To Haves
- Current PhD student in Economics; strongly preferred.
- Experience with empirical research methods and statistical software such as Stata, R, Python, or similar.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with a supervising economist on an applied microeconomics research project.
- Support empirical analysis.
- Support the development of a research paper or extended abstract.
- Present the research to the department at the end of the summer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
