ODI Fellowship Scheme 2025-27: Apply Online, Eligibility and Last Date

The ODI Global has launched the ODI Fellowship Scheme 2025-27. To provide an opportunity to early career economists and statisticians the ODI Global has announced the ODI Fellowship scheme. Under this scheme, the fellows have to work as public sector civil servants on two-year contracts in low- and middle-income countries across the world. The fellows will have to work as a local Civil Servant and have to report there work to the local manager. All the young economists and statisticians who clear the eligibility criteria are requested to visit the official website and fill out the application form online before the last date 31st March 2025. 

Objective of ODI Fellowship Scheme

The main objective of launching the ODI Fellowship scheme is to allow young economists and statisticians to work professionally under a local manager. This scheme is a great opportunity for professional growth and challenge that will surely be a memorable experience. By working in low or middle-income countries young professionals can experience different cultures and allow them to show their creativity in how they can enhance the overall living of the region. Postgraduate economists and statisticians with an interest in development are eligible to apply for the ODI Fellowship Scheme. Total compensation net of tax is approximately £32,600 per annum in the first year and £34,600 in the second year. 

Also Read: IIT Delhi Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship

Key Highlights of ODI Fellowship Scheme

Key Highlights	Details
Name of the Scheme	ODI Fellowship Scheme
Launched By	ODI Global
Launch Date	2025
Announced By	ODI Global
Purpose	Provide fellowship
Beneficiaries	Young professional
Target Beneficiaries	Young economist and statistician
Advantage	Compensation of £32,600 in 1sy year and £34,600 in second
Eligibility Criteria	Young economist and statistician
Required Documents	Educational qualification, Passport
Application Process	Online
Official Website	ODI Global

Eligibility Criteria

• The professionals must have a master’s degree or PhD in economics, statistics or a related field.
• Suitable specialized qualifications at the 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.

Also Read: British Academy International Fellowship 

Important Dates 

• The last date to fill out the application form under the ODI Fellowship scheme is 31st March 2025. 

Financial Benefits 

• The financial benefits of approximately £32,600 per annum in the first year and £34,600 in the second year. 

Required Documents 

• Educational qualification
• Passport 
• Application form 

Selection Process

• Only those professionals who have a valid master’s degree will be selected by the authority under the fellowship.
• The professional must have completed their PhD degree in economics, statistics, or a related field. 
• The fellows must have an understanding of economic and statistical theory and the ability to apply that knowledge to real-world problems. 
• The fellows must have personal skills like resilience and problem-solving skills to be selected. 

Also Read: Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship

ODI Fellowship Scheme Apply Online 2025-27

• STEP 1: All the professionals who clear the eligibility criteria are requested to visit the official website to apply for the ODI Fellowship scheme online.

• STEP 2: Once the professionals reach the homepage of the official website they must locate and click on the option called “apply now”.

• STEP 3: The application form will appear on your desktop screen the professional must enter all the details that are asked and attach all the necessary documents. 
• STEP 4: After entering all the details the professionals must click on the option “submit application” to complete their process. 

Helpline Number 

• fellows@odi.org

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