Washington, DC – Are you a PhD candidate looking for real-world policy experience? The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is offering dissertation fellowships for the 2025-2026 academic year. This unique opportunity allows doctoral students to contribute to crucial economic and budgetary analysis that directly impacts Congress. While the fellowship doesn’t offer a salary, it provides invaluable experience and resources for your research.
The CBO, a nonpartisan agency, provides critical analysis to Congress on a wide range of economic issues. Fellows will have the chance to collaborate with CBO experts on topics like energy and the environment, finance, labor, healthcare, macroeconomics, and public economics. The agency is particularly interested in candidates specializing in areas such as productivity changes, the effects of fiscal policy, tax and transfer policies, immigration, regulation impacts, climate change economics, childcare, and marriage determinants.
Fellows will engage in various activities, including data analysis (using CBO’s extensive resources), modeling responses to legislative proposals, and preparing background information for Capitol Hill staff. This hands-on experience offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of policy analysis at the highest level.
What You’ll Gain:
- Collaborate with leading economists and policy analysts.
- Access to CBO’s vast data resources.
- Contribute to real-world policy analysis.
- Gain valuable experience for your academic and professional career.
- Hybrid work schedule (combining in-office and remote work).
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a doctoral degree.
- Commitment to collaborative, policy-relevant research.
How to Apply:
Submit your cover letter and resume online at www.cbo.gov/careers. The first round of selections will be made from applications received by January 7, 2025. Applications will be accepted until April 3, 2025.
Contact:
Annita Gulati or Kate Green, careers@cbo.gov
