Apply for the Institute for Policy Integrity Economic Fellowship 2027 - one or two full-time, two-year postdoctoral research fellowships in economics at the Institute for Policy Integrity, housed at New York University School of Law. Positions start in September 2027. Applications close by the end of business day on 27 November 2026 via JOE.
Policy Integrity is a non-partisan think tank focused on improving government decision-making, with a principal emphasis on U.S. energy and environmental policy and climate change. Fellows produce policy reports, regulatory comments, and journal articles - and may pursue independent research.
This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official Institute for Policy Integrity job posting. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - Policy Integrity Economic Fellowship 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fellowship | Economic Fellow - Institute for Policy Integrity |
| Host | NYU School of Law / Institute for Policy Integrity |
| Host Landmark | Statue of Liberty / New York City, USA 🇺🇸 |
| Openings | One or two full-time postdoctoral fellowships |
| Duration | Two years, starting September 2027 |
| Salary | US$88,000 - $104,000 annual (NYC Pay Transparency) |
| Location | New York City - hybrid, 3 days/week in office |
| Focus | Environmental/resource economics; transport & EV policy; energy economics/policy |
| Deadline | 27 November 2026, end of business day |
| Apply | Submit all materials through JOE (Job Openings for Economists) |
| Official page | policyintegrity.org - Economic Fellow |
About the Institute for Policy Integrity
Based at NYU School of Law, Policy Integrity advances the rational use of economic analysis in government decision-making - including cost-benefit and distributional analysis. Work spans federal environmental protections, electricity policy, public health, and consumer protection, with a strong climate focus.
Responsibilities
- Comments in regulatory proceedings related to environmental, energy, and natural resources policy
- Policy and academic research on benefit-cost analysis and related topics
- Collaborate with directors, attorneys, and fellows to prepare policy reports, regulatory comments, and journal articles
- Opportunity to pursue independent research
Benefits
- Annual salary US$88,000 - $104,000
- NYU comprehensive benefits - paid time off and retirement contributions
- Partial relocation assistance (amount based on distance)
- Access to NYU School of Law academic enrichment (faculty workshops, colloquia, scholarly forums)
- Hybrid NYC schedule (three in-office days per week)
Eligibility
- Commitment to advancing Policy Integrity’s mission
- Ph.D. in economics or a related field by Summer 2027
- 0 - 3 years post-doc work experience
- Specialized knowledge in environmental/resource economics, transportation & EV policy, or energy economics/policy
- Excellent R or Python skills; machine learning / AI experience encouraged
- Experience working with data; excellent writing and editing skills
Required Documents
- Cover letter (interest and relevant experience)
- C.V.
- Job market paper
- Transcripts
- Brief diversity/inclusivity statement (less than one page)
- Three letters of reference
How to Apply
- Read the full posting on the official Economic Fellow page.
- Prepare all six application components listed above.
- Submit everything through JOE by the end of business day on 27 November 2026.
- Questions: email policyintegrity.jobs@gmail.com with subject line Economic Fellow.
Official Links
Official posting - Institute for Policy Integrity
policyintegrity.jobs@gmail.com (subject: Economic Fellow)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is the deadline?
27 November 2026, end of business day. Submit via JOE.
What is the salary?
US$88,000 - $104,000 per year, plus NYU benefits and partial relocation assistance.
Do I need a Ph.D. already?
You must have a Ph.D. in economics or a related field by Summer 2027.
Where is the fellowship based?
New York City - hybrid schedule with three days per week in the Policy Integrity office.
How long is the fellowship?
Two years, starting September 2027.
Where do I apply?
All materials must be submitted through JOE (Job Openings for Economists).
