Academic Internship
Students regularly enrolled at the MSc Economics may choose to complete a Research Assistant Internship through the Department of Economics and Finance and have the opportunity to earn 6 CFU for the completion of 150 hours of internship activity over a period of at least three months.
Research Projects R.A. Internship - Call 2024/2025 A.Y. - SECOND CALL
Elites and the Making of American Capitalism: The U.S. (1880–1940)
Tutor: Professor Stefano Gagliarducci
Selected R.A.: TBA
Regression Discontinuity Designs and Interference
Tutor: Professor Tiziano Arduini
Selected R.A.: TBA
The drivers of online and offline political polarization
Tutor: Professor Francesco Sobbrio
Selected R.A.: TBA
Women for Women? From Political Representation to Real-World Impact
Tutor: Professor Francesca Marazzi
Selected R.A.: TBA
The effects of vacant housing confiscations & Ethnic discrimination in high-information, low-stakes decision-making settings
Tutor: Professor Lorenzo Neri
Selected R.A.: TBA
Gender gaps in the Scientific Research Network in Italy
Tutor: Professor Mariangela Zoli
Selected R.A.: TBA
Interest Rates, Banks and Financial Stability
Tutor: Professor Paolo Varraso
Selected R.A.: TBA
Application Procedure for the Research Assistant Internship - Second Call for the 2024/2025 A.Y.
Applications will be open from June 6 to June 20, 2025.
Application
To apply, interested students should submit their Transcript of Exams, CV, and motivation letter in which the chosen project is indicated (max 2 projects) and in which the student’s motivation for application is explained. All applications should be sent to the MSc Economics Program Office msc_economics@economia.uniroma2.it, by June 20, 2025.
Selected applicants will receive confirmation within one month after application.
Formalizing the Internship
The Research Assistant Internship will be activated through the Desk Imprese Office. The selected students will be contacted by Desk Imprese to complete the required forms (e.g. Learning Agreement).
Study Plan & credit recognition
Students who successfully complete the internship should submit a time sheet as well as the final evaluation from the professor in charge and the evaluation questionnaires to deskimprese@economia.uniroma2.it and msc_economics@economia.uniroma2.it for credit recognition for the completed Internship. To earn the foreseen credits (6), students must complete the academic internship and inform the MSc Economics Program Office at least 45 days before graduation.