Economic Research 
As part of the nation’s central bank, the Boston Fed shares responsibility for carrying out the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate—to promote price stability and maximize employment. The Research Department plays a key role in carrying out this mission by conducting original, empirical research, briefing the Bank President on our findings in preparation for his participation in FOMC deliberations and other monetary and economic policy discussions, providing analysis to our Board of Directors in support of their primary credit rate recommendations to the Board of Governors, and conducting periodic interviews with regional businesses to collect anecdotal information for the Beige Book.
We also aim to influence public policy decisions by participating in academic debates at conferences and through other scholarly outlets such as peer-reviewed journals. Our staff of economists, policy and data analysts, research assistants, computing technicians, editors, librarians and administrative specialists work together to achieve these goals.
Summer Internship Opportunities
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s Research Department will be offering a limited number of summer internships to qualified college students for positions that start in late May. 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. Applications will be accepted up until Friday, February 20th. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis until all positions have been filled. Please click here to apply.
Research Associate Program
The Research Associate (RA) program at the Boston Fed is a two-year program designed for recent college graduates with a background in economics, math, statistics, or related fields. RAs work closely with economists on research projects and policy issues.
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Dissertation Fellowship Opportunities
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston offers paid in-residence fellowships for graduate students in economics to conduct research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.