The Fellowship Scheme has been sending young postgraduate economists to work in the public sectors of developing countries in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific on two-year contracts since 1963. The scheme:
- Has worked in 40 countries, concentrating on those most in need;
- Has sent over 900 economists into careers in development;
- Offered 50 two-year awards in 2011 and has 100 Fellows in post; and
- Is partnered with 24 developing country governments and three regional bodies.
The application process for the 2012-2014 Fellowship Scheme has closed; we will be inviting applications again in November 2012.
Where are the ODI Fellows at the moment?
 The Scheme offers a unique form of demand-led technical assistance to governments, who can use it to build capacity in their public sectors
and improve the execution of economic policy. Its excellent reputation means that it is held in high regard by the development community.
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 The ODI Fellowship Scheme is highly competitive with all applicants offering postgraduate qualifications and often relevant work experience.
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 Details on some of the alumni of the ODI Fellowship Scheme.
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'I'll be staying on in Abuja and in the President’s Office after my Fellowship to help coordinate a new initiative to help Local Governments achieve the MDGs. The experience of working with Hajiya Amina Al-Zubair, the Nigerian President's Senior Special Assistant on the MDGs, has been unparalleled. Thank you for the opportunity the Fellowship Scheme has provided.'
Jonathan Phillips, ODI Fellow, Nigeria 2008-10
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