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About Us
American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments.
Privately owned and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct 40% of our dividends every year—over $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute’s breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone.
All who work here around the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you’re excited to
Role Summary
The Quantitative Research Group at American Century Investments is looking for a sharp, critical thinker with a passion for investing, analysis and big datasets. The work you do will directly contribute to enhancing the team’s research capabilities and security selection algorithms.
This program is for currently enrolled graduate students. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2026.
Location: this onsite position will be based out of our New York City or Kansas City office.
Program dates: June 2nd - August 6th (10 weeks)
Work schedule: 40 hours/week - Monday-Friday (8am-5pm)
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
How You Will Make an Impact
Be mentored by a quantitative researcher and interact closely with a dynamic group of quantitative investment professionals.
Lead a project aimed at improving our existing investment approach and/or analyze new opportunities.
Gain real-world experience by working with a variety of financial datasets.
What You Bring to the Team (Required)
This role is intended for currently enrolled Master’s students studying Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or other related disciplines.
Understanding of, and interest in, global capital markets and investing.
Coding experience is required.
Ability to communicate technical findings and work within a team environment.
Most of all, we are looking for someone who is curious and eager to learn about data-driven underpinnings of quantitative investing, and all the fun and challenging problems that go along with it.
Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Customer Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.
Additional Assets (Preferred)
Knowledge of Python or R.
Experience with large-scale company financial data.
What We Offer
Our interns receive competitive pay! As well as 401k eligibility for contributions
We offer a Mentor Program: a designated mentor will be assigned to you during your time with us to provide career coaching and mentorship
Access to Business Resource Groups that you can ally and participate with (Accelerate, Charlie Mike, Emerging Professionals, Enable, Pride, Mosaic)
Casual dress code - you can be comfortable and express your unique self
A robust social and philanthropic calendar of events hosted just for interns!
For New York based, the salary for this role is $30/hour. Actual offers are based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. This position is eligible for cash incentive providing the potential to earn more.
Additional Requirements
Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role.
American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such, American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.
We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to HR-Talent_Acquisition@americancentury.com. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.
American Century Investments believes all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity and advancement opportunities without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals forty years of age and older, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. ACI does not discriminate or adopt any policy that discriminates against an individual or any group of individuals on any of these bases.
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About Us
American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments.
Privately owned and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct 40% of our dividends every year—over $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute’s breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone.
All who work here around the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you’re excited to
Role Summary
The Quantitative Research Group at American Century Investments is looking for a sharp, critical thinker with a passion for investing, analysis and big datasets. The work you do will directly contribute to enhancing the team’s research capabilities and security selection algorithms.
This program is for currently enrolled graduate students. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2026.
Location: this onsite position will be based out of our New York City or Kansas City office.
Program dates: June 2nd - August 6th (10 weeks)
Work schedule: 40 hours/week - Monday-Friday (8am-5pm)
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
How You Will Make an Impact
Be mentored by a quantitative researcher and interact closely with a dynamic group of quantitative investment professionals.
Lead a project aimed at improving our existing investment approach and/or analyze new opportunities.
Gain real-world experience by working with a variety of financial datasets.
What You Bring to the Team (Required)
This role is intended for currently enrolled Master’s students studying Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or other related disciplines.
Understanding of, and interest in, global capital markets and investing.
Coding experience is required.
Ability to communicate technical findings and work within a team environment.
Most of all, we are looking for someone who is curious and eager to learn about data-driven underpinnings of quantitative investing, and all the fun and challenging problems that go along with it.
Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Customer Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.
Additional Assets (Preferred)
Knowledge of Python or R.
Experience with large-scale company financial data.
What We Offer
Our interns receive competitive pay! As well as 401k eligibility for contributions
We offer a Mentor Program: a designated mentor will be assigned to you during your time with us to provide career coaching and mentorship
Access to Business Resource Groups that you can ally and participate with (Accelerate, Charlie Mike, Emerging Professionals, Enable, Pride, Mosaic)
Casual dress code - you can be comfortable and express your unique self
A robust social and philanthropic calendar of events hosted just for interns!
For New York based, the salary for this role is $30/hour. Actual offers are based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. This position is eligible for cash incentive providing the potential to earn more.
Additional Requirements
Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role.
American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such, American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.
We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to HR-Talent_Acquisition@americancentury.com. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.
American Century Investments believes all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity and advancement opportunities without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals forty years of age and older, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. ACI does not discriminate or adopt any policy that discriminates against an individual or any group of individuals on any of these bases.
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American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research intern jobs.
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor's or graduate degree program
- Proficiency in at least one data analysis tool such as R, Python, SPSS, or STATA
- Experience conducting literature reviews and summarizing academic or industry sources
- Strong written communication skills for producing research reports and documentation
- Familiarity with research methodologies including qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured research environment
Tips for Your Research Intern Job Search
Tailor your resume to the research context
Highlight methods you have hands-on experience with, such as qualitative coding, statistical modeling, or lab protocols. Hiring managers for research intern roles read for methodology fluency first, so name the specific techniques before listing outcomes.
List your tools and software explicitly
Research teams screen for familiarity with specific tools like R, STATA, Python, NVivo, or SPSS. Don't bury these in a generic skills section. Pull them into your resume headline or a dedicated technical skills line so they clear automated filters.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists research intern openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by research phase
Some intern postings focus on literature review and data collection while others need candidates for analysis and write-up. Read each job description carefully and match your cover letter to the phase the team is currently in, not the project overall.
Prepare a two-minute methods summary
Interviewers for research intern roles often open with 'Walk me through a project where you collected and analyzed data.' Rehearse a focused answer that names your sample, method, tools, and what the findings showed. Vague answers are a fast disqualifier.
Follow up with a research-specific thank-you note
After your interview, reference one methodological detail or research question discussed. A generic thank-you note blends in. A note that ties back to the team's actual work signals genuine interest and demonstrates the attention to detail research positions require.
Research Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most research interns?
The companies hiring the most research interns right now include ByteDance, Gilead Sciences, and TikTok, with the largest share of openings in California, Indiana, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Research intern hiring tends to concentrate in sectors like biotech, financial services, and consulting.
How many research intern jobs are remote?
About 43% of research intern openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with availability varying significantly by field. Policy research, market research, and social science roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while lab-based and clinical research positions almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a research intern?
Start by identifying your research area, whether that is scientific, policy, market, or social research, and build foundational skills in data collection and analysis. Enroll in relevant coursework, complete a faculty-supervised project or capstone, and document your methods and findings. Then apply to openings that match your field and skill set directly.
Can you get a research intern job with little or no experience?
Yes, many research intern roles are specifically designed for candidates at the start of their research careers. Emphasize coursework projects, class presentations, or independent study where you gathered or analyzed information. Demonstrating familiarity with basic research tools and a clear, methodical writing style can offset limited formal experience when applying.
What does the research intern interview process look like?
Most research intern interviews include an initial screening call followed by a competency or technical interview where you discuss past projects or analytical approaches. Some employers add a written or take-home exercise asking you to summarize a paper, clean a dataset, or outline a research design. The full process typically runs across two to three stages.
Where can I find and apply to research intern jobs?
You can find and apply to research intern jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your field and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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