Washington, DC – The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is seeking two Dissertation Fellows to serve 4- to 12-month terms during the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. This opportunity is ideal for students who have funding for their doctoral studies and are interested in working on policy-relevant research.
Fellowship Details:
- Fellows will work with CBO staff members on a range of activities, including analyzing data, developing models, and producing background information for Capitol Hill staff.
- The CBO is particularly interested in hosting scholars with expertise in:
- Changes in productivity
- The effects of fiscal policy on private investment
- The incidence of tax and transfer policies
- Immigration
- The economic effects of changes in regulations
- The effects of climate change on the economy
- Child care
- The determinants of marriage
- Fellows will have the opportunity to interact with CBO staff members working on a variety of topics, including energy and the environment, finance, labor, health care, macroeconomics, and public economics.
- The CBO will provide office space and computing support, but will not provide a salary.
- Fellows can work full- or part-time hybrid work schedules that combine in-office work at CBO’s offices near Capitol Hill with remote work.
Qualifications:
- Must be pursuing a doctoral degree in their field of research.
- Must have a commitment to working collaboratively on policy-relevant research.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and a résumé at www.cbo.gov/careers. The first set of dissertation fellows will be chosen from applications received by January 7, 2025. Additional applications will be considered through April 3, 2025.
Contact:
Annita Gulati or Kate Green, Washington, D.C., careers@cbo.gov
