IIE Dissertation Fellowship

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The two-year fellowships of up to $ 20000 per year will be awarded by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Institute of International Education (IIE).

The fellowships are open to students currently enrolled in PhD programs in sub-Saharan Africa.

Students in economics, economic demography, geography, and epidemiology are especially encouraged to apply.

These fellowships will support dissertation research on topics that examine how population dynamics and family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) influence economic development, including economic growth, poverty reduction, and equity.

Dissertations that address population and development issues pertinent to the African continent are especially encouraged.

The research must include a strong quantitative component, with an emphasis on rigorous data analysis.

It encourage the development or use of new statistical methods.

Finally, the research must have a strong policy-relevant component, demonstrating an interest in communicating research results with program managers, planners, and policymakers.

The objective of The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation/IIE Dissertation Fellowship is to produce sound evidence on the role of population and reproductive health in economic development that could be incorporated into national and international economic planning and decision making.

Deadline: 5th March.

For more fellowship information and application, see: IIE Dissertation Fellowship Website

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