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Ready to dive into real-world economic research and make an impact? Join Rutgers Economics Labs!

REL offers undergraduate students the opportunity to produce economic research papers for government agencies, think tanks, and other public policy organizations using statistical and econometric methods.

Students work in teams of six over the course of the semester to write research papers for our partner organizations using tools such as Python and R. Papers include a literature review, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results.

Students from all majors are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Public Policy, Political Science, Business Analytics, Finance, and Math. While no previous experience in economic research is required, a strong quantitative aptitude and comfort with data are essential.

Applications are now open and will close on Friday, February 6 at 11:59 PM.*

* Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis