The ODI Fellowship Scheme has been sending young postgraduate economists to work in the public sectors of developing countries in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific on two-year contracts since 1963.
Providing an excellent opportunity to develop skills and gain experience working within a developing country's government, the application process for the 2013-2015 Fellowship Scheme is now open.
Students are advised to apply before 17 December 2012 for a chance to be part of the ODI Fellowship Scheme.
Essential criteria:
- degree in economics or a related field
- postgraduate degree qualification*
- ability to commit to a two-year assignment
* For those studying for a postgraduate degree at the time of application, the award of a Fellowship will be conditional upon the successful completion of their degree.
Salary is c.£21,000.00 p.a. Start date is September/October 2013.
Application is via the online application form: http://www.odi.org.uk/fellowship-scheme/applications.asp
To read some first-hand experiences of current and former Fellows, please see the following page: http://www.odi.org.uk/fellowship-scheme/experiences
