The ODI Fellowship Scheme gives early-career economists and statisticians the chance to work as public sector civil servants on two-year contracts in low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Pacific and the Western Balkans.
ODI Fellows are typically employed as local civil servants, reporting to local managers.Fellows work in a range of institutions from finance and planning ministries to ministries of health and education, as well as central banks, statistics offices, and regulatory bodies.
Eligibility Criteria
- The ODI Fellowship Scheme is open to candidates of all nationalities who have a master’s degree or PhD in economics, statistics or a related field.
- Suitable specialised qualifications at postgraduate level include but aren’t limited to agricultural economics, environmental economics, international economics, health economics, development economics, and econometrics and statistics.
- For those studying for a postgraduate degree at the time of application, the award of a fellowship is conditional upon the successful completion of the postgraduate degree.
Applications are strengthened by a demonstrable interest in public policy, relevant work or voluntary experience and language proficiency (with English essential and French particularly advantageous) and strong IT skills.
Application Process
Go to Overseas Development Institute (ODI) on isw.changeworknow.co.uk to apply
- Please note that the application process will close on April 30th, and applications must be submitted by 23:59 (BST) to be considered.
- Please ensure that you complete your application form within seven days of registering.
- If you are experiencing problems with your application, please contact the Fellowship Scheme office on
