The Center for International Enterprise (CIPE) and Atlas Corps have partnered to launch the new Think Tank LINKS (Leaders, Innovators, and Knowledge Sharing) Fellowship taking plac. This innovative, all-expenses paid programme is an opportunity for talented young professinals from developing countries with strong research backgrounds to shadow leading U.S. think tanks for six months.
The next class of Atlas Corps-CIPE Think Tank LINKS Fellows will be based at leading think tanks in Washington, DC area for six months (January through July). They will serve 40 hours per week at their host think tanks, focused on a mutually agreed-upon research topic that relates to democratic and/or economic reforms. Fellows are expected to publish their research during the programme through articles, blogs, and presentations.
WORTH
- Logistics support regarding visa, health insurance, stipend and international travel.
- Monthly living stipend that covers basic housing, food and transportation for one person.
- $500 end of service award.
ELIGIBILITY
- Candidate should have demonstrated research background relating to issues of democracy and/or economic reform.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Economics, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field.
- At least two (2) years of professional experiences with proven record of research-based work.
- Proficiency in English (both in writing and speaking).
- Age 35 or younger.
- Currently working for a think tank, policy research institution, or a similar organization.
- After the initial screening by CIPE and Atlas Corps, top applicants will be interviewed and selected by the respective Host Organization’s staff. Preference will be given to non-OECD applicants.
DEADLINE: 15th August, 2014
To apply and for more information visit here
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I will count it a priivilege to be part of this, however, the page. to register can’t be found!
Its nice to be here