Undergraduate Intern – Research Focus

Location: Minneapolis, MN

CompanyFederal 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.

Applications open November 1, 2026, and close January 3, 2027 at midnight.

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. Skill-building may include:

Investigative research techniques

Statistical programming in R, Stata, and GitLab environments

Literature review and data cleaning

Factchecking 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 TimeFull time

Regular / TemporaryTemporary

Job Exempt (Yes / No)No

Job CategoryInternship Family Group

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)

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