Ph.D. Summer Internship
newyorkfed.org · New York · Interns are hosted for a period of ten weeks and receive compensation for the period in which they work in the program.
- Paid
- Internship
About the role
Ph.D. Internships at the New York Fed
The New York Fed's Research Group sponsors a summer internship program for Ph.D. students that offers participants the opportunity to conduct research and engage with experienced economists.
Each year, the Research Group seeks qualified candidates for summer internship positions. Ph.D. students in all fields of economics and finance are invited to apply. The Ph.D. interns are typically either postdocs or graduate students at the dissertation stage.
The program allows interns to participate as members of the research community while engaged in a research project of their own choosing. They are expected to work independently and will be mentored by experienced economists both on scientific issues and on career issues such as negotiating publications, the job market, and advancement strategies. They are encouraged to attend seminars and present at least one research seminar at the during their time at the Bank.
Opportunities include:
- Assisting economists and research associates in long-term, academically oriented research projects.
- Conducting econometric analyses intended for Bank publications as well as academic journals.
- Programming in statistical packages such as SAS, STATA, and MATLAB.
Interns are hosted for a period of ten weeks and receive compensation for the period in which they work in the program.
How to Apply
Applications for Summer 2026 are now closed. For questions, reach out to research_phdintern@ny.frb.org.