The closing date for applications is June 15, 2024
We invite researchers based in low- and middle-income countries to apply to join the organisation as PEP Research Fellows.
PEP Research Fellows, Vaqar Ahmed (second from left) and Veronica Amarante (second from right) participate as panelists at the 2019 PEP Policy Conference
The Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) invites researchers based in low- and middle-income countries to apply to join the organisation as Research Fellows (RF).
PEP Research Fellows are senior, Southern-based scholars chosen through a competitive process to participate in critical PEP research, training, and policy activities. The PEP Research Fellows program aims to enhance links among South-based scholars so that they can collectively contribute a Southern viewpoint to the global development research agenda.
To apply, please:
- Send a one-page motivation letter outlining your specific goals for a first three-year mandate (see RF evaluation criteria below) to info@pep-net.org.
- Ask two references to send letters of support directly to info@pep-net.org.
- Register on the PEP website, complete your profile and upload your CV. If you are already registered, ensure that your profile and CV are up-to-date (log in and select “Update my profile”).
The closing date for applications is June 15, 2024
Award decisions for this Fellowship will be based on the candidates’:
- quality and quantity of research activities (which journals and awards/prizes) and relevance to PEP themes and methods of analysis)
- quality and quantity of national, regional and global policy engagement/advisory activities
- quality and type of other activities relevant to PEP research fellowship (such as training, teaching, conference participations, network affiliations, fundraising/grants received, influencing development discourse using social media, etc.)
- quality of the letter of motivation and potential contribution to the PEP Research Fellow program and PEP as a whole.
Research Fellow activities
The PEP Research Fellowship is a status of affiliation with PEP. It gives the Fellows the right to participate in various PEP activities, with remuneration/funding in some cases.
These activities include:
- Contributing to PEP research programs.
- Acting as a scientific or policy mentor/reviewer for a PEP-funded project, or contributing more generally to the design and implementation of PEP programs.
- Contributing to PEP online or in-class training activities.
- Contributing to the dissemination/visibility activities of PEP.
- Representing PEP at international conferences.
- Funding may be available depending on research quality and the importance of the conference for researcher/PEP visibility and reputation.
- Proposing new initiatives that fit within the strategic priorities of PEP where fundraising possibilities exist.
- Submitting their research papers for publication in the PEP working paper series
- Proposing and, if approved, implementing new activities within the RF program.
- Option of being elected (by the assembly of RFs) to serve as a representative of the Research Fellows in PEP’s corporate membership at the annual PEP General Assembly
- Participating in a South-based professional network to share skills, collaborate on research and dissemination initiatives, debate ideas, etc.
Eligibility
The 2024 recruitment is open to all researchers living and working in low- or middle-income countries. Priority areas for recruitment this year include:
- Asia and Middle East/North Africa
- Expertise in gender, health, entrepreneurship or multidisciplinary approaches
Female candidates are strongly encouraged as PEP strives to maintain a gender balance in its RF program. Researchers residing in a developed country and/or members of PEP staff (excluding consultants) are not eligible to be a PEP Research Fellow.
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