JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
E0 -- General
E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
Keywords:
Applied microeconomics
Finance
Monetary
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Atlanta Fed’s Research Department sponsors a summer internship program for advanced Ph.D. students and recent Ph.D. graduates to enable participants to conduct research, present results, and engage with experienced economists.
Ph.D. Internships at the Atlanta Fed
The Research Department seeks qualified candidates for summer 2026 internship positions. Advanced Ph.D. students who are actively working on their dissertations and recent Ph.D. graduates in macroeconomics, applied microeconomics, or financial economics are encouraged to apply.
The program is designed to provide young scholars with the opportunity to advance their research projects and participate in the intellectual life of the Department. They will have the opportunity to present their work in our seminar series and interact with staff and visiting economists.
Interns are hosted for up to six weeks, from August to September, and receive compensation during the program. Interns are expected to adhere to the Department’s attendance schedule and be in the office full-time.
Please note that all program participants must be authorized to legally work in the United States. Applicants who are not currently authorized to work in the United States must make arrangements independently to obtain the necessary work permissions to be able to participate in the program. The Atlanta Fed does not sponsor visas nor work permits for this position.
How to Apply:
Submit your application here at https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS/job/Atlanta-GA/Economic-Research-Assistant-Intern--PhD-Student-_R-0000031740
• a CV, ideally with links to available research papers
• a one-page description of the research project you will be working on during the summer
• a copy of your graduate transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable)
• For current PhD students: one letter of reference from an advisor (reference letters can be uploaded as an additional document or sent directly to anthony.spatola@atl.frb.org)
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
Submit your application to the link provided.
• a CV, ideally with links to available research papers
• a one-page description of the research project you will be working on during the summer
• a copy of your graduate transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable)
• For current PhD students: one letter of reference from an advisor (reference letters can be uploaded as an additional document or sent directly to anthony.spatola@atl.frb.org)