The Central Bank of Turkey is currently accepting applications for the 2011 summer internship program. Applications must be received no later than  May 20, 2011. The purpose of the program is to attract candidates who would like to conduct research on macroeconomic and/or financial aspects of the Turkish economy. A typical summer internship lasts 6 to 12 weeks and takes place sometime in between June and September.

To be eligible for the Summer Internship Program, candidates must be enrolled in a full time Ph.D. program in Economics or Finance, and must have already completed their coursework and working towards their dissertation. Moreover, we expect candidates to submit a draft paper regarding an ongoing project that they expect to complete during their residency at the Central Bank of Turkey.

Interns will receive an economy class roundtrip airfare to Ankara, Turkey from their universities, a monthly allowance of Turkish lira (TL) equivalent of 700 US Dollars per month, medical insurance and accommodation.

Applications must feature a recent resume, at least one letter of recommendation and a draft research paper. Materials must be sent to the following address:

Mrs. İlknur Dumanlı, Research and Monetary Policy Department, Central Bank of Turkey

Istiklal Cd. No: 10, Ulus  (06100), ANKARA/TURKEY

E-mail: ilknur.dumanli@tcmb.gov.tr