Economics PhD, Internship – Summer 2027

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has an opening for a ten-week paid summer internship in the Economics Research division. The division conducts innovative analysis and research on a variety of topics, including international trade, macroeconomics, monetary policy, and labor economics. 

• The intern will partner closely with a supervising economist to support a research project in applied microeconomics. Responsibilities include supporting empirical analysis and the development of a research paper or extended abstract, which will be presented to the department at the end of the summer.

• Completed undergraduate degree in Economics required; current PhD students in Economics strongly preferred.

• Experience with empirical research methods and statistical software (such as Stata, R, Python, or similar) preferred.

• The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

• Resume – Required 
• Unofficial Transcript – Required 
• Cover Letter – Required

How We Work: 

• On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility
• Location: Kansas City, MO
• Remote Eligible: No    

Pay Rate: 

• $40.00 per hour   

Screening Requirements: Certain eligibility requirements apply. 

Sponsorship: The Federal Reserve System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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