Tobin Undergraduate Research Assistantships

The purpose of the Tobin Research Assistantships (Tobin RAs) is to give undergraduates in economics at Yale an opportunity to learn about conducting research in economics by working as a research assistant for a professor. Tobin RAs typically begin in the fall of each academic year and are renewable, upon mutual agreement of the professor and the research assistant, for up to one additional term. In each term, each Tobin RA requires approximately 10 hours of work per week for 12 weeks and pays $12.75/hour.

To apply for a project, students should submit an application form along with an uploaded curriculum vita (or resume). The relevant professor will receive an email of your application and curriculum vita, as will Qazi Azam (Undergraduate Registrar in the Department of Economics).  Students may apply to at most three projects (one application per project), but accept no more than one position. Students who have participated in the Tobin RAs in the past are no longer eligible to participate.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from Monday, January 25, 2021 until Friday, February 5, 2021. Projects may be able to accommodate more than one RA. Projects that have been completely filled are marked “Closed to further applications”.

Note: the Student Employment Office has implemented new undergraduate hiring policies for Academic Year 2020-21. Priority will be given to enrolled students who are receiving financial aid and are “in residence” (accepted the invitation to live on or near campus). You will be asked to supply information on these attributes in the application. Projects that are eligible for remote work are indicated in the project description.