Application Deadline: July 15, 2024
The Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) is inviting applications for scholars from sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America to participate in a four-month rigorous research fellowship at the University of California, Berkeley, to be completed during the Spring 2025 (January-May) academic semester.
This call is limited to specific topics and geographies.
1) Displacement: Fellows in the “Displacement” track will be supported to study the effectiveness of programs designed to improve the lives and livelihoods of refugee, migrant and host community families—especially “two-generation” approaches that integrate early childhood development (ECD) and livelihood interventions. For this track, we will prioritize fellows conducting relevant research in Colombia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, and Uganda.
2) Early Childhood Development: Fellows in the “ECD” track will be supported to study the effectiveness of programs that support good health, adequate nutrition, safety and security, responsive caregiving, and opportunities for early learning—especially for children 0-3 years of age. For this track, we will prioritize fellows conducting relevant research in Tanzania, Mozambique, and Kenya.
3) Youth Livelihoods: Fellows in the “Youth Livelihoods” track will study the effectiveness of programs designed to help young people (ages 16-24) find meaningful work by delivering education, skills training, and comprehensive support. For this track, we will prioritize fellows conducting relevant research in Kenya—especially in the city of Mombasa.
Eligibility
- Be fluent in English.
- Identify as an “LMIC scholar,” which CEGA defines as a researcher raised and educated (at least through secondary school) in a low- or middle-income country.
- Have completed a PhD within the last 8 years, or be enrolled in a PhD program in economics, statistics, epidemiology/public health, migration studies, or another social science discipline.
- Have a current affiliation with a research institution, university or other research organization, preferably one that supports policy-relevant, quantitative social science research;
- Plan to return to a university or research institute in their home country or region after the fellowship;
Application Details
- Personal Statement (2 pages)
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Transcript
- Research Plan (2 pages, not including references)
- Evidence of Leave Approval
- Letters of Recommendation (1 required):
- Optional Attachments
For further enquiries about the process, contact Mansi Kalra at mk****@be******.edu, or schedule an office hours appointment to discuss the application using the following link.
