Visiting Fellows Information

The Boston Fed’s Regional & Community Outreach (RCO) department contracts up to three scholars annually for one-year research fellowships. These fellowships are intended for researchers with social science training who are interested in producing timely analysis that supports the Boston Fed’s community development work.

Research proposals should focus on topics relevant to maximum employment and RCO research priorities, such as economic opportunity, labor markets, and the financial well-being of low- and moderate-income communities.

Visiting fellows participate as a cohort and are paired with a partner from the RCO research team for guidance and support. Each fellow produces one 3,000-word brief, written for research and decision-making audiences. Studies are quantitative or qualitative in nature and may use a range of research methods and analytic approaches. Applications typically open in October for the following calendar year.

For questions about visiting fellows or to request an application, contact Sarah Savage.