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ODI FELLOWSHIP SCHEME

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Application Deadline: 30 April 2024

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The ODI Fellowship Scheme gives early-career economists and statisticians the chance to work as public sector civil servants on two-year contracts in low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Pacific and the Western Balkans. ODI Fellows are typically employed as local civil servants, reporting to local managers.

ELIGIBILITY:

The ODI Fellowship Scheme is open to candidates of all nationalities who have a master’s degree or PhD in economics, statistics or a related field.

Suitable specialised qualifications at postgraduate level include but aren’t limited to agricultural economics, environmental economics, international economics, health economics, development economics, and econometrics and statistics.

For those studying for a postgraduate degree at the time of application, the award of a fellowship is conditional upon the successful completion of the postgraduate degree.

BENEFIT:

Total compensation net of tax is approximately £32,600 per annum in the first year and £34,600 in the second year. The compensation is inclusive of a housing allowance that varies according to cost of living in-country.

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CHATHAM HOUSE: SUSTAINABILITY ACCELERATOR MICROGRANTS 

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Application Deadline: 15 April 2024.

LOCATION: England

In the face of this challenge, the Chatham House Sustainability Accelerator is looking for innovative and engaging ideas that accelerate innovative policy solutions for a fair and sustainable future – for the environment and for people.

ELIGIBILITY:

This is a unique opportunity for individuals and groups to bring to life their idea for an innovative sustainability solution. Whether you use it to get a project off the ground, or scale-up an existing one, we hope the grant enables you to turn your thoughts into action.

You must meet the following eligibility requirements:

You do not need to be a Chatham House member to apply!

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and geographies.

Applicants must be based in the country where the initiative will take place.

Applicants can submit their idea as an individual or a group.

If applying in a partnership, at least one of the applicants must be based in the country where the initiative will take place.

If applying in a partnership, there must be one primary applicant who will receive the grant funding and will hold overall responsibility for the initiative.

Applications from registered businesses or companies will not be accepted. Applicants must be applying as individuals or group of individuals or from charitable/community organizations.

Applicants must be 18+ at the time of application.

All applications and reporting should be completed in English.

BENEFIT:

This initiative provides £1000 grants to crowdsource and catalyze innovative ideas to reach a sustainable future.

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