The program, managed by Cornell University in collaboration with the World Bank and Partnership for Economic Policy, provides mentorship, collaboration, and training workshops over 15 months. Fellows work on research themes related to productivity, income growth, asset accumulation, rural employment, and risk management.

Cornell University STAARS Fellowship Program Summary

- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship
- No IELTS Required

Eligibility for Cornell University STAARS Fellowship Program

To apply:
- Early career researchers, preferably Ph.D. students in their final year or those who completed their Ph.D. after 2018.
- Priority for researchers with at least one degree from an African university, planning to work in low- and lower-middle-income countries.
- Qualified female researchers are encouraged to apply.
- Familiarity with data sets, software (Stata and/or R), and an interest in econometric analysis.
- Access to existing data sets and knowledge of geo-referenced data and GIS software are assets.

Cornell University STAARS Fellowship Program Benefits

The fellowship covers travel and training expenses.
Required Documents:
-Submit a maximum 2500-word research proposal outlining research issues, objectives, data sources, proposed methodology.
-A plan to complete the project by June 30, 2025. Proposals must be in English.

How to Apply for Cornell University STAARS Fellowship Program

1. Submit completed proposals using the https://ethz.ch/students/en/studies/financial/scholarships/excellencescholarship.html button.
2. Use the provided worksheet to collect answers before submitting online.
3. Accepted applicants will be notified by mid-March 2024 and should begin remote collaboration with mentors immediately upon acceptance.


- Deadline: January 19, 2024