Intern – Research Department

The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is offering a limited number of exciting internships to qualified college students. Summer internships are full-time paid positions that start in May/June and typically last 10 to 12 weeks. Summer interns can expect to work on one or more projects with the Bank's economists and research analysts to conduct research in various areas of economics and will develop valuable data analysis and programming skills.

Compensation: $18-$36 per hour. Actual pay within the range will be set based on undergraduate/graduate year and relevant experience.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with emphasis in economics or a closely related field, such as finance, statistics, mathematics, or computer science

• Working knowledge of econometrics and/or statistics packages such as Stata, MATLAB, R, or Python

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Applications will be accepted through Friday, February 20th, 2026 and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Applications should include the following:

• Cover letter. Your cover letter should be addressed to Jeffrey Kelley, Business Manager. It should describe your interest in the position, including how an internship at the Fed is relevant to your career aspirations, as well as particular qualities or skills that make you a good candidate. Please also specify your availability and any areas of special interest in economics.

• Résumé. Résumés should include all education information, including institutions attended and areas of concentration, overall undergraduate GPA as well as GPA in your major, graduate GPA (if applicable), computer skills, and relevant work experience. Your résumé should also include at least one reference.

• Transcript. Unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended are acceptable at point of application. Official transcripts may be requested of internship finalists.