Traineeship/PhD Traineeship in Forecasting and Policy Modelling for the European Central Bank
Deadline: October 10, 2025
Trainees who are currently pursuing a master’s or PhD for the next academic year (starting from summer 2026). The application deadline is October 10.
The position lasts for one year, and in each cohort, one or two trainees are typically offered an extension as a Research Analyst for an additional period. The role is quite interesting, involving supporting structural models or working with time-series models for macroeconomic forecasts and scenarios. Most trainees use this opportunity as a stepping stone to later secure jobs in consulting or to strengthen their CVs while applying for PhD programs at top-10 universities in the EU or US.The selection process is quite competitive.