PhD Dissertation Fellow

Federal Reserve System • Dallas, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas invites applications for two PhD Dissertation Fellow positions for the summer of 2025. This program provides an excellent opportunity for PhD students in economics to engage in high-quality research and gain valuable exposure to scholarly work conducted at the Dallas Fed. Fellows will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Bank’s research economists, visiting scholars, and other dissertation fellows, fostering a rich academic and research environment.

Requirements

• Open to PhD students from all PhD-granting institutions (both domestic and international).
• Applicants must have passed their qualifying exams and reached the dissertation stage of their program.
• A letter from your principal academic advisor, commenting on your potential for producing high-quality research, the significance of your dissertation topic, and your progress to date, must also be uploaded to your Econ Job Market submission.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to students expecting to complete their PhD in 2026.

Responsibilities

• Fellows are expected to deliver a formal presentation at the Dallas Fed’s brownbag seminar series during the last two weeks of their fellowship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees