Embark on a transformative academic journey with the 2024 STAARS Fellowship Program by Cornell University, delving into the Structural Transformation of African Agriculture and Rural Spaces. This esteemed fellowship is a collaborative initiative with the World Bank and Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP), invites early career researchers to contribute groundbreaking insights and publish research findings in renowned journals.
Details:
Host Country: United States of America (USA)
Study Abroad: Study in USA
Category: Fellowships
Eligible Countries: African Countries
Reward: Full Sponsorship
No IELTS Required
Deadline: January 19, 2024
Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered for the Cornell University Fellowship, you must:
- Be early career researchers, either Ph.D. students in their final year prior to degree completion or those who completed their Ph.D. no earlier than 2018.
- Priority given to researchers with at least one degree from an African university.
- Plan to work professionally in low- and lower-middle-income countries.
- Propose research related to the themes specified.
- Qualified female researchers are encouraged to apply.
- Fellows expected to complete the project and submit findings as a draft working paper by December 13, 2024.
- Familiarity with data sets, software (Stata and/or R), and an interest in econometric analysis.
- Knowledge of geo-referenced data and GIS software is an asset.
Benefits of 2024 Cornell University Fellowship:
- The Fellowship covers travel and training expenses.
Required Documents:
- Prepare a maximum 2500-word research proposal outlining research issues, objectives, data sources, proposed methodology, and a plan to complete the project by June 30, 2025.
- Proposals must be in English.
Accepted applicants will be notified by mid-March 2024.
Prepare to begin remote collaboration with your mentor and join launch activities immediately upon acceptance.
Seize the Opportunity to Advance Research in African Agriculture and Rural Spaces with Cornell University! Apply now to be part of the STAARS Fellowship Program and contribute to the structural transformation of African agriculture.
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