Find rewarding Research Assistant opportunities at the Federal Reserve

Expand your skills while engaging in meaningful public service work.

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Most hiring takes place in the fall with some locations also hiring in the spring.
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How to prepare

Find out about preferred coursework and technical skills.

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13 offices — One mission

With 13 locations across the country, there's a wide range of economic policy and research fields to explore. Learn the specifics of each location and what skills are needed to assist our economists.

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Application tips

Fed hiring cycles and application requirements can vary, so we recommend that you review specific application and job requirements.

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Why Join
the Fed?

Watch this message from Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell on the importance and impact of your work at the Fed.

“The experience and skills you gain will help prepare you for graduate studies or careers in economics, business, law, finance, technology and other fields.”

- Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell.

The story
in numbers

The Fed RA program has amplified hundreds of careers

150+Total RAs hired every year
across all locations
50%About half
of RAs pursue
a PhD in economics
100%Recommend an RA
or intern position
to those considering a
career in economics