The Global Development Network (GDN) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have partnered to create the EIB-GDN Program in Applied Development Finance to study the impact of projects in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries financed under EIB’s Impact Financing Envelope.
Application Deadline: 5th May 2019.
Eligible Countries: African, Caribbean and Pacific countries
To Be Taken At (Country): Candidate’s home country.
About the Award: The purpose of the program is to provide a select group of highly qualified and motivated young researchers a practical opportunity to hone their impact assessment skills, by working on real-world projects in private sector development funded by one of the world’s leading financial institutions, under the mentorship of top international experts. The researchers will be inducted into the Program as Candidate Fellows; at the end of the 12-month program cycle and on satisfying all program requirements, they will receive joint certification from EIB and GDN as EIB-GDN Fellows in Applied Development Finance.
Type: Research, Fellowship (Career)
Eligibility: The Fellowship is open only to nationals of ACP countries.
Selection Process
Candidate Fellows will be selected through a 3-stage process:
The profiles of the finalists will be reviewed by the Expert Advisors and EIB for final selection.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: For successful candidates, the program offers the following benefits:
Financial and Non-financial Support
Each researcher inducted into the program will receive a stipend of €15,000 (to cover time costs), along with a grant of up to €10,000 to cover all direct and indirect expenses of conducting the research (including field trips, data collection and analysis). These will be disbursed in installments through the length of the 12-month program cycle and will be tied to deliverables and contingent upon satisfaction of all program requirements. GDN will provide administrative, management and logistical support.
Duration of Program: 12 Months
How to Apply: To apply, please visit https://gdn.catsone.com/careers
Visit the Program Webpage for Details
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