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The Center for Global Development (CGD) aims to strengthen the link between independent research and practical ideas for development policy by attracting a mid-career, rising policy star to work at the Center for up to one year on a discrete development policy project of her or his choosing. CGD is an independent, non-profit research organization in Washington, D.C., dedicated to improving the policies of the rich and powerful--the United States, other rich countries, the emerging powers, and international institutions such as the World Bank, the IMF and the World Trade Organization--to improve economic and social development prospects in poor countries.
The visiting policy fellow will have the opportunity to be part of CGD’s rich intellectual life while working on an independent policy project designed to overcome a clearly identified development policy obstacle.
Experience
Candidates should be the best and brightest mid-career policy professionals (minimum seven to ten years’ work experience) with solid track records, great future promise and demonstrated development policy leadership. Potential applicants should have first-hand experience with development policymaking. In the U.S., for example, this could include experience at the White House, State Department, Defense, Treasury, U.S. Agency for International Development, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Millennium Challenge Corporation, U.S. Trade Representative or intelligence agencies. Additional private sector, legislative and other development experience is welcome.
Stipend:
Competitive stipend. The successful applicant’s current employer will be requested to grant leave during the period of the fellowship. Stipends many not be used to fund ongoing research or other projects already underway.
Application procedures:
CGD is now accepting applications for fellowships starting in 2016. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and one-page project proposal to [email protected] with “Visiting Policy Fellowship” in the subject line. Project proposals should explain how the candidate will use his/her time, what issue(s) will be addressed, and how the project will affect real-world development policy. Proposals will be evaluated for relevance, originality, practical application and likelihood of completion within the one-year timeframe.
CGD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons regardless of race, color, creed, national origin ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation shall have equal access to positions, limited only by their ability to do the job.