Application Deadline: October 22, 2023 at 11:59 EDT.
The Centre for International Development, Harvard Kennedy School, is inviting applications for current PhD students who have finished their coursework. This new initiative will welcome PhD and Post-Doc researchers to pursue their research for a year in residence at Harvard Kennedy School, made possible by support from the UniCredit Foundation. Fellows will have the opportunity to pursue their own economic development research, receiving guidance from a CID faculty affiliate. PhD Fellows will receive a stipend of up to $20,000 to be in residence at Harvard Kennedy School starting January 2024 for up to nine months.
Eligibility
- Current PhD student who has completed their coursework in Economics or Public Policy, although additional fields such as Education, Politics, Computer Science or other pertinent fields may be considered.
- From an institution located in a UniCredit Foundation country (Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia)
- Working on economic development research anywhere in the world
- Willing to relocate to Cambridge, MA for the entirety of the fellowship
- Strong English oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated academic excellence
Application Details
- Home country institution
- A personal statement detailing why you are a strong candidate for this fellowship, how this experience will enhance your learning, and which CID faculty affiliate(s) you would ideally want to discuss your work with. (Please note that we cannot guarantee that we will assign those faculty members.)
- A research statement describing the topic you plan to focus on during this fellowship
- A current CV
- Academic transcripts from all degrees received and in progress (unofficial copies are acceptable)
- Two letters of recommendation from academic (preferred) or professional references (will be requested through the application process)
Applications will not be reviewed unless all pieces of the application have been received.
