IFS offers several placements each summer to economics students who are interested in how microeconomics can be applied to public policy issues and are considering a career in economic research.

Placements are intended to give a taste of research work in the IFS similar to that for individuals newly recruited to permanent posts with the institute. As such the work is most likely to be appropriate for individuals currently studying for undergraduate or masters degrees, rather than more advanced students. During a six week placement a summer student might typically expect to work for an IFS research team on tasks such as the preparation and analysis of data, and the writing up of research results.