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Home»Search by Region»Africa»PDRI-DevLab Fellowship for African Scholars 2023 at University of Pennsylvania (up to $15,000)

PDRI-DevLab Fellowship for African Scholars 2023 at University of Pennsylvania (up to $15,000)

Jude OgarNovember 3, 20224 Mins Read
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Deadline: December 13, 2022

Applications are open for the PDRI-DevLab Fellowship for African Scholars 2023. The Penn Development Research Initiative (PDRI) / DevLab@Penn is committed to building capacity for rigorous research on pressing policy challenges facing low- and middle-income countries, by providing training and research opportunities for emerging researchers.

They are inviting researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa interested in deepening their skills in quantitative social science, developing collaborative research projects, and building their academic networks, to apply for a semester-long fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, to be completed during the 2023 Fall semester (September – December 2023).

Programme Details

Each visiting fellow will be paired with a faculty mentor affiliated with PDRI-DevLab, a network of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania whose research seeks to identify solutions to the challenges facing LMICs. PDRI-DevLab faculty affiliates study a wide variety of development topics, including governance, education, migration, health, labor markets, and other topics. Each fellow will be further paired with a PDRI-affiliated PhD student.

Visiting fellows will have the opportunity to audit doctoral-level classes, carry out independent research, present their research, receive mentorship from faculty, and launch collaborative research partnerships with Penn faculty and graduate students.

Fellowship Activities

During the fellowship, visiting researchers will have the opportunity to: 

  • Audit doctoral-level courses on international development, impact evaluation, and research methods taught by PDRI-affiliated faculty and other instructors from across Penn’s schools.
  • Present their own research during seminars and workshops, and give guest lectures in classes or other events at Penn.
  • Carry out an independent research project under the mentorship of a PDRI faculty member.
  • Launch collaborative research projects with PDRI-affiliated faculty, graduate students, and other researchers at Penn.
  • Potentially visit and present their research at other universities in the Northeast region.
  • Participate in policy dissemination by contributing to policy briefs, and attending meetings with policymakers and stakeholders.
  • Participate in monthly “extracurricular” activities in the Philadelphia region (e.g., a visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, local historical sites, etc.)

Cost

  • PDRI will cover the costs of room and board in Philadelphia, health insurance, a monthly stipend, visa fees, and round-trip economy airfare for selected fellows, with a total level of support of approximately $15,000. Please note that PDRI-DevLab does not provide financial support for spouses or other family members.

Eligibility

Applicants to the PDRI-DevLab Visiting Fellowship must:

  • Be a national of a Sub-Saharan African country and be fluent in English.
  • Have completed a PhD within the last 8 years, or be enrolled in a PhD programme in political science, economics, statistics, sociology, education, epidemiology/public health, or another social science discipline.
  • Have a current affiliation with a research institution, university or other research organization in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably one that supports policy-relevant, quantitative social science research.
  • Plan to return to a research institute in Sub-Saharan Africa after the fellowship.

Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application

Submit the following information and documents through the online form by December 13, at 23:59 ET:

  • Personal Statement (1 page): describe your personal motivations for applying to the PDRI Visiting Fellowship–why are you particularly interested in this programme? What do you hope to accomplish during the semester and beyond? 
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume 
  • Research Proposal: Not to exceed 2 pages. During the fellowship, you should work on the proposal you have submitted, unless you decide to change it (with agreement from PDRI staff and your mentor).
  • Evidence of Leave Approval from the applicant’s supervisor or department chair demonstrating support and certifying that, if the applicant is selected, he/she will be able to take a 3-4-month leave of absence.  
  • Transcript of any coursework completed within at least the last 5 years (i.e. your scores or grades from university courses). Scanned copies are acceptable.
  • Names of two references: provide names and affiliations for two individuals (senior colleagues, professors, supervisors) who can speak to your research capacity, quantitative skills, and qualifications for the PDRI fellowship.
  • OPTIONAL: You may attach one working paper or publication.

For more information, visit PDRI-DevLab Fellowship.

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