Internships
Summer Analyst - Analysis Group - The summer analyst intern position is an entry-level role that introduces you to the world of economic consulting. Summer analysts work on complex business problems within an inclusive and collaborative environment. They are assigned to work on case teams to experience the role of an analyst, and may work on multiple projects at a time across various practice areas and industries. To learn more about the summer analyst intern experience, please visit the Summer Analyst Intern page or contact Lorraine Liu '22.
The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) - The White House recruits interns for the Council of Economic Advisers. Interns have the opportunity to work on exciting, challenging projects with real world implications. Interns support the research and analysis-based mission of the CEA by assisting the staff in researching a wide range of macroeconomic, microeconomic, and international issues and conducting statistical analysis and data collection, among other responsibilities. Interns also earn valuable experience applying their quantitative and qualitative research skills on a daily basis and learn new ways to approach questions from CEA economists. Administrative duties to support the work of the Council are also involved. Visit this page for more information and instructions on how to apply.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Markets Group Internship - The part of the Federal Reserve that implements monetary policy and maintains rate control via open market operations. They provide analysis on monetary policy implementation issues as well as explaining developments in a variety of global financial markets to the rest of the Federal Reserve System. They have internships for next summer available. These postings are for paid internships for next summer. This would be a great internship for anyone interested in monetary policy and financial markets. The links are below (this function is split across New York and Chicago locations for operational resiliency and we have available internships in both locations). 2024 Undergraduate Summer Analyst - Markets Group (NYC) and 2024 Undergraduate Summer Analyst - Markets Group (Chicago)
AEA Summer and Scholarship Programs
Letter from Director of the AEA Summer Training Program - Excerpt: "I am writing for your assistance in finding underrepresented minority students in your economics or math department who have expressed an interest in pursuing graduate studies in economics. Since 1974, the AEA Summer Program, through scholarships, has increased diversity in the field of economics by preparing talented undergraduates for doctoral programs in economics and related disciplines."