Each year, the Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston offers a limited number of exciting internships to qualified college students.

Summer internships are full-time paid employment, usually lasting 10 to 12 weeks.

The Bank also offers academic-year internships, ranging from one month to an entire semester, which almost always are unpaid and done for academic credit.

Interns are matched with one or two economists who conduct research in areas related to the intern’s field of interest. Interns work closely with their economist(s) on one or more ongoing research projects. At the end of most internships, interns work with their economists to present their research to the rest of the department.

Qualifications
The Bank seeks candidates majoring in economics or mathematics. Statistics, computer science, and finance concentrations are also common. Because quantitative and mathematical skills are essential to our work, we encourage potential applicants to take advanced math and statistics courses in addition to their coursework in economics.

• Successful candidates typically have a GPA of 3.3 or higher, good grades in their major/concentration, and strong computing experience.
  
  
• Knowledge of at least one statistical software package or programming language is highly desirable.
  

How to Apply

Applications for academic internships (unpaid) are accepted throughout the year.

We are also accepting applications for summer 2009 interships (Deadline is February 28, 2009).

To apply for an internship, please email ResearchIntern.bos@bos.frb.org, indicate whether you are applying for an academic-year or summer internship, and attach following:

• Cover letter. Your cover letter should be addressed to Patricia Geagan, Department Administrator. It should describe your reasons for being interested 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.
  
  
• Writing sample. Writing samples are optional. Samples of writing with technical content are preferable. Writing samples might include papers from undergraduate economics classes or a thesis. Please limit writing samples to no more than 10 pages. Excerpts from longer pieces are acceptable.
  
  
• Transcript. While we prefer official transcripts, we will accept unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended. If emailing a transcript is not possible, transcripts can be mailed to:

Patricia Geagan
Research Deptartment
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
P.O. Box 55882
Boston, MA 02205