Research Associate Program
Boston Fed
Boston, MA · Posted November 2, 2026
No experience needed. The posting says: “…e (RA) program at the Boston Fed is a two-year program designed for recent college graduates with a bachelor's or master's in economics…”
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About the job
...The research associate (RA) program at the Boston Fed is a two-year program designed for recent college graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s in economics, math, statistics, or a related field. RAs work with economists in the Bank’s Research Department on a variety...