About the role#
The Inter-American Development Bank is hiring a graduate student for a paid internship during the Winter 2027 term. This role supports research on economic empowerment and social sector issues across Latin America and the Caribbean. You will work on-site at the Bank's headquarters in Washington D.C. for a fixed two-month period from January 16 to March 15, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Clean and harmonize survey and administrative data from various regional sources.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of descriptive and econometric analyses.
- Construct policy environment indicators by coding information from legal reforms and administrative records.
- Assist with literature reviews and the drafting of research papers.
- Conduct additional analytical work as required by the research team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a graduate student in economics, sociology, political science, public policy, public health, or a related field.
- Strong quantitative skills and experience with econometric analysis of large-scale survey and panel microdata.
- Familiarity with statistical programming in R, Python, or Stata.
- Knowledge of recent academic literature regarding labor force participation and social sector issues.
- Fluency in English. Knowledge of Spanish, French, or Portuguese is a plus.
- You must be a national of an IDB member country and a first-time participant in an IDB Group internship program.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington D.C., United States.
- Modality: On-site, full-time (40 hours per week).
- Duration: January 16, 2027, to March 15, 2027.
About Inter-American Development Bank
The Inter-American Development Bank provides long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development. Founded in 1959, the organization supports 48 member countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. It offers research, policy advice, and technical assistance to help plan and execute development projects. The bank maintains a staff of over 8,000 people and is based in Washington, DC.
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