Undergraduate Intern – Research Focus

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Be a part of our 2027 summer intern cohort! We are currently accepting applications from undergraduate college students who are interested in learning more about the nation's central banking system while contributing in real ways to our work. As an intern, you'll be matched with a department that can leverage your skills and experience, and you’ll perform work that helps teams meet their goals—ultimately supporting the organization’s mission.

You’ll also have opportunities to participate in workshops designed for our intern cohort, build your professional network, and gain exposure to a wide variety of careers.

This internship runs for 12 weeks from May 24, 2027, to August 13, 2027. Interns work 40 hours/week and are paid $23.00/hour. This position requires a regular on-site presence.

Sponsorship:
Individuals who need immigration sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for this position.

Skills Development:
Interns develop foundational research, data, and communication skills used in economic and community development research.

• Investigative research techniques
• Statistical programming in R, Stata, and Git Lab environments
• Literature review and data cleaning
• Fact checking and research communication
• Economic and community development research methods

Examples of work performed include:

• Researching options to guide financial education efforts
• Processing and cleaning datasets
• Supporting survey and engagement research, including work involving Native Nations
• Conducting SIPP wealth and debt data analysis
• Creating communications materials and newsletters
• Assisting with housing affordability research and quantitative data projects

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a post-secondary degree.
• You must be enrolled when you apply, but not necessarily during the internship.
• Open to students graduating December 2026 or later.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and willingness to learn new tools
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrate behaviors that align with our core values such as:
  Service, Integrity, Inclusion, Initiative, Accountability, and Objectivity
• Some positions require U.S. citizenship

Please note:

We do NOT provide relocation assistance, housing, or travel reimbursement.

Full Time / Part Time
Full time Regular / Temporary
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The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.

OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.

Our reputation precedes us
There will always be room for personal growth
Our people are first
You’ll find the right balance
Your responsibilities will be meaningful
We hope that you will be our future colleague.