Month: August 2025

The St. Louis Fed is hiring Research Associates to begin in Spring or Summer 2025. These pre-doctoral roles are ideal for students planning to pursue graduate study in economics.

• Location: St. Louis, MO
• Start Date: Flexible (Spring/Summer 2025)
• Application Deadline: October 15, 2025
• Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s in Economics or Quantitative Economics
  • GPA 3.5+
  • Strong math/stats background (Calculus II, Econometrics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations)
  • Prior research experience
• Apply Here: RA Jobs – St. Louis Fed

The University of North Texas (Denton) is hosting its first Undergraduate Research Conference on November 8, 2025, bringing together students across the social sciences to present their work in a setting similar to academic conferences like ASSA or SEA.

🔄 Deadline Extended!

• New Abstract Submission Deadline: October 1, 2025
• Submission Cost: Free
• Registration Fee: $10 (includes breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon reception; travel/lodging not included)

📌 Conference Details

• Format: 3–4 paper sessions and poster sessions
• Who Can Submit: Undergraduate students in social sciences (including economics)
• Work in Progress Welcome: Students are encouraged to present, even if papers are not yet fully polished

🌐 Conference Website: UNT Undergraduate Research Conference

This is a valuable opportunity to share research, receive constructive feedback, and build experience in a supportive environment.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

The Economic Studies Program at the Brookings Institution is hiring 10 Research Assistants for one- or two-year appointments starting Summer 2026.

Eligibility:

• Bachelor’s degree by Summer 2026 in Economics, Math/Stats, Public Policy, or related fields

• Strong research and quantitative skills

Apply Here: Brookings Application Portal

Learn More: Program Details

The Economic Studies Program at the Brookings Institution is recruiting ten Research Assistants for one- or two-year appointments beginning in summer 2026. These positions are ideal for graduating seniors interested in economic research, public policy, and data analysis.

• Application Deadline: October 15, 2025
• Start Date: Between June 1 – August 1, 2026
• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Duration: 1–2 years

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree by summer 2026
• Majors: Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Public Policy, or other social sciences with an economics minor
• Strong analytical, research, and quantitative skills preferred

Application Details

• Submit: Cover letter, resume, two recommendation letters, and unofficial transcript
• Apply here: Brookings RA Application
• More info: About the Program

Join a diverse research team at the University of Zurich working on projects in public finance, political economy, and social wellbeing across Tanzania, DRC, Ecuador, and Chile.

• Location: Zurich, Switzerland

• Role: Research Assistant / Pre-doctoral Researcher

• Focus Areas: Public finance, political economy, social wellbeing

• Application Link: Apply here

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international research projects and prepare for graduate studies or a career in policy and economics.