Internships and Fellowship Opportunities

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB):

• Fall 2025: Applications open March; Close April.
• Spring 2025: Applications closed
• Visit this link to view upcoming internship deadlines as they become available
• Requirements
  • Use this link to create an account on OMB’s job application portal

COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS (CEA):

• The Council of Economic Advisers offers three internship programs each year: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
• Fall 2024: Applications closed 
• Spring 2025: To be announced
• Internships will be hosted in person on the White House campus, located in Washington, D.C. Please note that living accommodations and relocation support will not be provided. However, we can provide a transportation subsidy to assist with local commuting costs to and from the D.C. work location.
• Applicants who receive an offer will be required to complete the Standard Form (SF) 86 to determine whether they meet security eligibility requirements. Information requested on the SF86 that could affect eligibility includes but is not limited to, an applicant’s connections to foreign governments, criminal history, financial debts and tax compliance, and prior drug use (including marijuana, regardless of whether the marijuana use was permitted under state law).
• If you are interested in applying, please email PDFs of your resume, a transcript, and a cover letter to:
  • The Council of Economic Advisers
  • Email: recruiting@cea.eop.gov

• Eligibility Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Have demonstrated interest in economics, statistics, mathematics, public policy, or finance with a strong academic record and passion for public service
  • Have excellent writing and analytical skills
  • Have experience using Microsoft Office and conducting research and analysis
  • Preferred candidates will have experience with Stata (or a similar statistical software)

If you are interested in working for your local Representative or Senator, please reach out to our Program Coordinator, Andrew Devine: ad1933@georgetown.edu for more information on starting the application process.

• Description
  • Treasury student internships are unpaid opportunities in Washington, D.C. designed to provide high school, undergraduate, and graduate students with work experience and direct exposure to federal careers. Students may apply to up to three of twelve offices across the U.S. Treasury’s D.C. headquarters. List of offices can be found here.
• Deadlines
  • Spring Internship Period (January-May): Apply in October.
  • Summer Internship Period (May-August): Apply in December.
  • Fall Internship Period (September-December): Apply in June.
• Requirements
  • Résumé
  • Cover Letter
  • Unofficial Transcripts

• Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC):
  • The FSOC Junior Fellowship is a selective, fixed two-year program for new college graduates to work at the Office of the Financial Stability Oversight Council to monitor and maintain United States financial stability. Junior Fellows have exposure to multiple policy issues and opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills. They typically perform a variety of tasks that include analyzing domestic economic and financial developments and financial stability risks, examining financial market data, and developing policy recommendations. Junior Fellows also support meetings of the Council and its various committees, which will include engagement with senior officials at Treasury and the various FSOC member agencies. Junior Fellows are usually hired at the GS-9 level and receive standard Treasury benefits.

• Office of Domestic Finance: 

 The Domestic Finance Junior Fellowship is a selective, fixed two-year program for college graduates to work at one of the Offices within Domestic Finance. Junior Fellows have exposure to multiple policy issues and opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills. They typically perform a variety of tasks that include analyzing domestic economic and financial developments and financial stability risks, examining financial market data, conducting analytical studies, and developing policy recommendations. Junior Fellows also support working groups and various committees, which will include engagement with senior officials at Treasury and various members from other Federal agencies.

Types of Internships

Finance/Accounting, Information Technology, Economics, Legal

• CT-599: Finance/Accounting
• CT-2299: Information Technology
• CT-0199: Economics
• CT-0999: Legal

Unpaid internships with CFTC are offered year round and can last from 12 weeks to 12 months. Duties vary based on the department and/or office in which the intern is placed. CFTC’s Internship Program offers valuable experience that contributes to educational and professional growth, and may be applied in any future employment endeavor, including federal, state and local governments or in the private sector.

Apply now for an opportunity at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

The SEC Scholars program is a ten-week paid position designed for students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or law degree. The program enhances the SEC’s ability to recruit from a talent pool that is representative of all segments of society. It provides an opportunity for students to gain valuable on-the-job experience while exploring Federal business, IT, financial, and legal careers within the SEC.

• Description
  • Commerce student internships are unpaid opportunities in Washington, D.C. designed to provide high school, undergraduate, and graduate students with work experience and direct exposure to federal careers. Students may apply up to three of twelve offices across the U.S. Treasury’s D.C. headquarters.
• Deadlines
  • Rolling
• Requirements: To apply for an internship, send your resume to intern@doc.gov and indicate your top 3 offices of interest in preference order and the session (summer, spring, or fall) for which you are applying

• • Application Portal Click Here: USAJobs
  • Description
    • Graduate Students can apply for one of DFC’s eight offices based in Washington, D.C. Internships are unpaid and can last from 12 weeks to 12 months.
  • Deadlines
    • Summer – Apply by March 1
    • Fall – Apply by July 1
    • Winter – Apply by November 1
    • Spring – Apply by January 1
  • Requirements
    • Enrolled for at least one year in a graduate program

• Undergrads may apply to the legislative affairs office

• • Résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed.
  • Cover Letter (optional)
  • Unofficial Transcript(s) or proof of enrollment.

Brookings Institution Spring 2025, Research Internship, The Hamilton Project, Economic Studies:

Internship openings are posted in the beginning of fall.

• Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and résumé. Please submit your résumé as instructed and add your cover letter as an attachment when you apply. You are required to submit/attach a separate cover letter for each internship application. Your cover letter should highlight your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals. Please address your cover letter to Hiring Manager.
• If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.
• Click here to learn more about the Brookings Internship Program,

Centers for American Progress (CAP):

• Fall Application Portal Open: Click here to apply 

American Economic Institute (AEI):

• Intern: Economic Growth and Innovation

• Applications currently closed

Centers on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP):

• View all Internships Here

• Applications currently closed check back later this fall for spring postings.

CATO Institute

• Create your application 

Spring Semester: Late January to Late April

For the upcoming Spring 2025 term, the application will open on September 27, 2024, and must be completed by 11:59 pm ET, October 27, 2024.