Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellowship Scheme 2025/2027

The ODI Fellowship Scheme places early career economists and statisticians as public sector civil servants on two-year contracts in low- and middle-income countries, working in ministries, central banks, and related institutions. Fellows are typically employed as local civil servants and report to local managers across a range of government and regulatory bodies.

Salary and housing allowance; two-year contract as a civil servant in a host country; professional placement experience.

Open to candidates who have a master’s degree or PhD in economics, statistics or a related field; suitable specialised qualifications at postgraduate level are also considered.

Applications are submitted via the ODI Fellowship Scheme page; no CVs or transcripts are accepted; two referees are requested but not contacted at the initial stage; shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide referees if interviewed.