Summer Research Internship

The Initiative

The Summer Research Internship is intended for students of the Master of Science in Economics at Università della Svizzera italiana who wish to strengthen their quantitative and analytical skills through direct exposure to academic research and policy-oriented analysis.

The program offers the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in economic research by working closely with faculty and researchers and participating in the department's academic activities. Students are encouraged to engage actively in discussions, research meetings, and collaborative projects throughout the internship period.

Description

During the internship, students will work closely with a faculty member and support their research activities. Depending on the project, activities may include data collection and management, empirical analysis, literature reviews, preparation of research materials, and support for ongoing research projects. Research areas may include several fields of applied economics, such as gender economics, labor economics, urban economics, household finance, health economics, and political economy.

Duration and Remuneration

The Summer Research Internship has a duration of six weeks and requires an average workload of 80%. Students will receive monetary remuneration for the entire internship period plus 6 ECTS.

Procedure

Each year in April, the Master’s directorate will publish a call for applications specifying the number of available internship positions, the internship periods, the research topics offered, and the application deadline. Typically, between three and five positions will be available. Interested students will be invited to submit their applications in accordance with the procedures and deadlines outlined in the call. Applications will be evaluated based on academic background, quantitative skills, and the candidate’s motivation and interest in the proposed research areas. Results will be communicated to the applicants in May.

Call 2026