McNamara Fellows - 2023 Cohort Blogs
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Amount
Varies
Country
Multiple
Level
Master's
Deadline
TBD
About This Scholarship
McNamara Fellows - 2023 Cohort Blogs BRIEF McNamara Fellows - 2023 Cohort Blogs Share more close linkedin digg renren stumbleupon delicious sina Devvrat Raghav Kudakwashe Maposa Magdalena Cortina Temidayo Falade When it comes to public capacity, what works, for whom, and why? While grappling with these questions and scrolling mindlessly through Econ Twitter, I came across the Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program, almost by accident. As I would discover in the months to come, it was a happy accident. The premise—fellows are matched to researchers in either the Development Research Group (DECRG) or the Development Impact Group (DIME) and work with them on active projects—was very engaging. Indeed, for somebody who intends to pursue a PhD in economics, such an experience is valuable because it teaches you not just what research is but also whether you like it. My time in the fellowship was both wonderful and unique. I was initially recruited for the DE JURE program in DIME’s Governance Unit, on a project focused on determining the effect of improvements in access to justice in Kenya. However, two months into the fellowship, due to a shift in circumstances I found myself working under a different supervisor on a new project. The smoothness of this transition was a testament to both the fellowship’s robustness and DIME’s depth in quality. I spent the bulk of my fellowship working on the new project—an impact evaluation of a police funding program in Mexico. The program was desig
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What is the McNamara Fellows - 2023 Cohort Blogs?
McNamara Fellows - 2023 Cohort Blogs BRIEF McNamara Fellows - 2023 Cohort Blogs Share more close linkedin digg renren stumbleupon delicious sina Devvrat Raghav Kudakwashe Maposa Magdalena Cortina Temidayo Falade When it comes to public capacity, what works, for whom, and why? While grappling with these questions and scrolling mindlessly through Econ Twitter, I came across the Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program, almost by accident. As I would discover in the months to come, it was a happy accident. The premise—fellows are matched to researchers in either the Development Research Group (DECRG) or the Development Impact Group (DIME) and work with them on active projects—was very engaging. Indeed, for somebody who intends to pursue a PhD in economics, such an experience is valuable because it teaches you not just what research is but also whether you like it. My time in the fellowship was both wonderful and unique. I was initially recruited for the DE JURE program in DIME’s Governance Unit, on a project focused on determining the effect of improvements in access to justice in Kenya. However, two months into the fellowship, due to a shift in circumstances I found myself working under a different supervisor on a new project. The smoothness of this transition was a testament to both the fellowship’s robustness and DIME’s depth in quality. I spent the bulk of my fellowship working on the new project—an impact evaluation of a police funding program in Mexico. The program was desig
Who can apply for the McNamara Fellows - 2023 Cohort Blogs?
Students pursuing Master's degrees can apply. International students are eligible.
What is the application deadline?
Please check the official scholarship website for current application deadlines.
How much funding does this scholarship provide?
Funding amounts vary. Check the official website for detailed financial information.
What are the requirements?
Requirements vary. Please check the official scholarship website for detailed eligibility criteria.
How competitive is this scholarship?
The McNamara Fellows - 2023 Cohort Blogs has an acceptance rate of approximately 25.5%. This scholarship has moderate competition.
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