Economics Research Intern
Research Internship
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Economic Research Intern to support faculty-led research projects. The intern will work under the supervision of Davide Romelli for the first four weeks, focusing on central bank institutional design, and will then assist Dr. Maylis Avaro on a project examining cryptocurrencies.
This internship is ideal for students with a strong interest in economic research, policy analysis, and macro-financial institutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct literature reviews on assigned research topics
- Collect and organise data related to central banking and cryptocurrency policy
- Identify and document relevant policy changes and institutional reforms
- Research and evaluate publicly available datasets
- Assist with summarising key academic findings
- Contribute to the preparation of reports, bibliographies, and project documentation
- Attend regular meetings with supervisors to discuss progress and findings
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Economics, Political Economy, or a related discipline
- Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
- Familiarity with economic research methods and academic literature
- Interest in monetary policy, macroeconomics, or digital currencies
- Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently
- Experience with data tools (e.g. Excel, R, or Stata) is a plus
What You'll Gain
- First-hand experience supporting academic economic research
- Exposure to high-impact projects in central banking and financial innovation
Mentorship from experienced researchers and academics - Opportunity to develop research, data collection, and literature review skills
- A deeper understanding of the policy and institutional landscape in global finance.
Own laptop is required.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
We are a research-oriented department, recognised internationally for our expertise in applied economics including, Economic Development, International Macro and Policy-relevant historical research. We are committed to delivering high quality teaching and providing world-class postgraduate programmes. We are ranked 1st in Ireland QS Subject Ranking, 2022.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.
Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.
Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.
Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens
Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page