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Internships
Internship Program Overview
The Federal Reserve Board (Board) provides students with opportunities for career success. The Board's Internship Program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering careers including, but not limited to, economics, public policy, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis. We also offer dissertation fellow opportunities for those pursuing a PhD in economics or finance. The Board believes that by combining academic endeavors with project-related work experience, qualified and capable college students can gain the practical knowledge needed in a competitive global job market.
Each summer we employ roughly 100 interns. Our internships run for 10 to 12 weeks, starting in either late May or early June. Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with years completed of a higher education program, and all are located at our offices in Washington, D.C.
The majority of our internship opportunities will be posted each September for openings that begin the following summer. Virtual interviews will take place through the fall semester, with offers finalized by December.
To search our current internship opportunities, click Start Job Search at the top left of the page, and under Job Category, select Intern Group in the drop-down menu. Please review each posting carefully, as some assignments may have different requirements than others. Most applications will require a resume and transcript, however each posting will list any additional application requirements, such as cover letters, writing samples, reference letters, and deadlines, if applicable.
Selection Criteria
Employment in the Board’s summer internship program is granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Candidates are selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, recommendations, completed coursework in relevant areas of study, and, in some cases, grade point average.