The Research Assistant (RA) program at the Chicago Fed is a two-year program designed for recent college graduates with a background in economics, math, statistics, or related fields. RAs work with economists on a variety of research projects and provide support for ongoing analysis of the U.S. and global economy and monetary policy, as well as issues related to bank regulation, the payments system, and financial markets. The Federal Reserve is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to supporting and fostering diversity within the broader economics research community.