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.
About the roleOur 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.
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
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
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.
How to applyIf you would like to apply submit your application now! When applying please only submit one application to your preferred office. You can still select other offices that you are interested in on the application form.
Please note that you are not required to upload a photo to your CV.
Deadline: 31 January 2026
We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible as the vacancy may close early should the position be filled before the deadline.
We are determined that everyone has an equal chance to join us and progress their career with Frontier. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms. Read more about our incentives here:
https://www.frontier-economics.com/uk/en/careers/equity-diversity-inclusion/
Frontier Economics is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
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What We Do
We help companies with their biggest challenges – market strategies, regulatory reviews, competition inquiries. And we help governments design innovative policies and regulatory systems.
Economics is (nearly) everywhere and the economist’s toolkit is large. Clients are surprised at the breadth of our work. Not just the costs of supply, movements in demand, pricing and competitive dynamics. But we are also experts in finance, statistical modelling, game theory, market research and even the psychological side of economics. And we’ve worked in almost every sector imaginable, from fertilisers and oil rigs to handbags and iPads.
In some sectors, economics is so critical that we’ve also built specialist knowledge. Our powerful tools and sector knowledge are valuable. But we try not to stop there. Making an impact for clients means understanding the issues, whether it’s the commercial reality of the business; what is really driving customer behaviour; or the political context. We are also aware that our clients want clear and simple advice, from people they trust. So we place a lot of emphasis on our communications, and on human relationships. We provide complex analysis but plain language – English, German, French or Spanish.
Our reports are often used in legal proceedings and so our evidential standards are high. We never “write to order”. Our work is respected because we are independent and obsessive about the truth.
We work with clients all over the world and have offices in Berlin, Brussels, Cologne, Dublin, Madrid, London and Paris. Our sister company in Australia works from Sydney and Melbourne
