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NCAER — National Council of Applied Economic Research Internship
Indiahybrid2–3 months (summer)
Eligibility
Students or recent graduates in Economics, Statistics, or Development Studies; strong quantitative methods preferred; Indian nationals
Why it matters
NCAER is India's oldest independent applied economics institute — advising Finance Ministry, RBI, and World Bank. Working on NCAER's national household surveys gives unmatched India-specific economic data access.
Benefits
Monthly stipend (~₹15,000) + exposure to India's oldest applied economics institution + data access (NCAER's household surveys) + potential publication credit
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