Deadline:
January 31, 2026
Location(s)
Germany
Cologne
Overview
Our short-term internship runs for 8–12 weeks and is designed for students in their 2nd year or beyond. This is a chance to explore the world of economic consulting, gain hands-on project experience and learn from our experts.
We are now looking to fill internship spots starting from Summer 2026.
Details
Frontier Economics is an economics consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments, businesses and society. We help our clients to analyse and understand their markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics. The methods and models we use are often complex, but our advice is always succinct, clear and honest.
We advise across sectors and countries and we are one of the largest economic consultancies in Europe with more than 350 Economists based in our offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Cologne, Dublin, London, Madrid, Paris and Prague. Owned entirely by our staff, our business attracts the best people and the most interesting work. We go beyond the numbers to find out what’s really going on. Our clients enjoy objective advice, clearly expressed. With our help, they make better decisions and get better results.
What you’ll be doing
- Work with experienced consultants to deliver analysis
- Contribute to reports and presentations in a clear, structured way
- Apply economic frameworks and support data analysis
- Develop your Excel, Stata and R skills
- Collaborate with project teams and manage your own tasks with guidance
- Engage with colleagues across our European offices
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
About you
- Currently in 2nd year or beyond of a Bachelor’s in Economics (or related field)
- Strong interest in micro-economics
- Some familiarity with analytical tools (Excel essential; R or Stata desirable)
- Curiosity, problem-solving skills and a growth mindset
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage deadlines with support
- Fluent in the language of the office you are applying to (except Brussels, where English is sufficient)
The academic and language requirements are essential. For the other skills and experiences, if they do not fully apply to you but you bring a growth mindset and willingness to develop, we still encourage you to apply.
Dates
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
What you’ll get out of it
- Practical experience applying economics to real-world issues
- Training, mentoring and feedback to support your development
- Opportunities to explore different practice areas
- Connections with colleagues at all levels
- Insight into the potential for a permanent role after your studies
- You’ll join a collaborative, supportive environment where everyone’s contribution is valued
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