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University of Pennsylvania Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics welcomes applications for the PDRI-DevLab Visiting Fellowship for African Scholars in 2023.
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.)
Worth of Award
- 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 nationals of a Sub-Saharan African country (following the World Bank regional classification for Sub-Saharan Africa) and be fluent in English;
- Have completed a PhD within the last 8 years, or be enrolled in a PhD program 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.
How to Apply
To respond to this RFA, please submit the following information:
- Personal Statement (1 page): Please describe your personal motivations for applying to the PDRI Visiting Fellowship–why are you particularly interested in this program? 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: Please 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.
Deadline: December 13, 2022 by 11:59 PM ET.
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