Ph.D. Dissertation Fellowships in Economic Research
The Research division of the St. Louis Fed offers dissertation fellow positions to Ph.D. students in economics at all Ph.D.-granting colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad. The program is intended for students with a strong research interest.
This in-person program lasts three to four weeks, beginning in the summer. Students will gain enhanced experience and increase their exposure to scholarly research.
What You’ll Do
Ph.D. dissertation fellows will interact with Research division economists, visiting Washington University faculty, various other visiting scholars, and other dissertation fellows.
Qualifications for Ph.D. Dissertation Fellows
- Applicants must have passed their qualifying examinations and be at the dissertation stage of their program.
- Preference is given to students who expect to finish their Ph.D. within a year of the fellowship.
- Students are expected to make one formal presentation at the Dissertation Fellows’ Workshop.
How to Apply
The St. Louis Fed Research division posts fellowships on Econ Job Market, when available. (If no positions are currently available, check back soon.)
Please provide in your fellowship application:
- Your curriculum vitae.
- A paper or a writing sample.
- A letter from your principal academic advisor. This letter should comment on the applicant’s potential for producing a high-quality dissertation, the importance of the topic to the profession, and the progress that has been made to date.
For questions: Dissertation.Intern.Recruiting@stls.frb.org.
Related: Summer Internships
Are you an undergraduate or graduate college student (not yet pursuing a Ph.D.) interested in research or economic education? A paid St. Louis Fed summer internship may be right for you.