Global Development Fellows Program A UC Berkeley graduate student international development-focused program, developed in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development with the support of the Global Food Initiative of the Office of the President of the University of California, the Chevron Corporation and other generous donors Office of the President

Global Development Fellows Opportunity for graduate students to: contribute to the search for solutions to complex global development challenges apply and share problem solving skills and technical knowledge learn new skills experience a new context join a growing professional network sharing a common experience

Who else is involved The UC Berkeley’s Global Development Fellows Program (GDF) is an expansion of USAID’s Research and Innovation Fellowship program, developed to attract the nation’s best minds into the fight against global poverty Originally focused on National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellows, the program was expanded in 2015 to include grad students who are not NSF Fellows from six universities: UC Berkeley, UC Davis, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Chicago, Arizona State University, and Rutgers University Growing collaboration with other UC campuses, especially UC Davis

How does GDF work? Qualified UC Berkeley graduate level students (enrolled Masters, PhD) have access to an on-line catalogue of opportunities developed from requests from USAID partner organizations Opportunities eligible for GDF involve 8-12 week assignments during 2016 summer break If accepted by the organization listing the opportunity, students can apply for a flat $7,500 fellowship to cover travel, housing and other costs associated the opportunity. Some hosting organizations provide additional support. Fellowships are usually taxable Note on non-US Citizens

Opportunities Generated by USAID partner organizations Universities, research institutes, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises, local businesses and international corporations Approximately 150 opportunities requiring graduate-level skills are currently listed Many opportunities have a STEM focus but others involve social science, management, business, etc.

“Bring your own” option If you are interested in a non-listed opportunity with a qualifying organization, that organization can apply to be listed through the catalog GDF staff are asked to vet such opportunities but the final decision rests with USAID The opportunity can be listed as “open” or reserved for UC Berkeley students or even to an individual student If accepted into the catalog and the hosts selects you for the opportunity, you can apply for GDF funding Funding is NOT automatic Note on applicability of criteria to listed opportunities Note on working on UCB faculty research

Criteria for hosting Must be a non-governmental organization, university, research institution, government agency, philanthropic organization, a not-for-profit entity associated with a private sector company, or a private organization involved in demonstrable development work  Must be accredited or in good standing within their professional community Must demonstrate interest and commitment by providing tangible support to Fellows commensurate with their organization or institution’s abilities and capacity

Criteria for opportunities Must be of high scientific merit and feasibility Must offer the potential for development impact Must provide a safe and secure work environment which allows Fellows access to all appropriate resources in order to effectively complete their fellowship Must identify a Supervisor/mentor who is available throughout the duration of the Fellowship and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project 

GDF to date 36 GDF Fellows – MDP, Goldman, Public Health, Haas 15 countries; 28 organizations Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Brazil, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, Nepal, the Philippines

2017 Opportunities Up to 41 Fellowships 29 funded by USAID (open but only US citizens and legal residents) 7 funded by UCOP Global Food Initiative (only agriculture and food but open to all) 5 funded by MDP thorough funding provided by Chevron and other private donors While we would like to use up the funding, we reserve the right to offer fewer fellowships

How to find an opportunity Consult the online Research and Innovation Fellowship catalog: https://www.rifellowships.org/ Find an opportunity that’s right for you and meets GDF criteria? Follow the online link to create an account Apply to the host – you can apply to one or many opportunities Host should get back to you within seven days Set up a Skype, phone or email interview to explore further, negotiate the project scope, timing, etc. Alternatively, work with a prospective “bring your own” host to get your opportunity listed Selection Host makes their selection among applicants and issues a Letter of Invitation - only one invitation per opportunity Each student can accept only one invitation

Securing a GDF Fellowship Host Letter of Invitation does NOT guarantee a fellowship UC Berkeley GDF Fellowship applications are due by midnight PST on January 13, 2017 Host letter of invitation 1-2 page resume Two letters of recommendation (e.g., from faculty, former employers, etc. – at least one from faculty) Work plan Budget Application should be emailed to: berkeleymdp@gmail.com

When do I find out? On or about February 8th you will receive official notice if you have been accepted into the UC Berkeley Global Development Fellows program Mandatory orientation session on February 15th, noon- 1pm You must formally accept the fellowship and commit to the program by February 24th.

Then what? Spring 2017: Participate in a mandatory no-credit preparation program in which you will refine your scope of work and work plan, develop consulting, presentation and cross-cultural skills, and learn how to stay safe and healthy Dates (tentative): Wednesday, February 15 (noon – 1:00pm) Kick off lunch Thursday, March 16 (5-7pm) Thursday, April 6 (5-7pm) Thursday, April 13 (5-7pm) Saturday, April 15 (9am – 5pm) UC-wide Conference (UC Davis) Thursday, April 20 (5-7pm

And then? Summer 2017 Fall 2017 And beyond… In-country field work for a minimum of 8 weeks Fall 2017 Participate in a debriefing event And beyond… Continue to connect and collaborate with your host and other Research and Innovation Fellows through the RI Fellows network

More info and questions? Global Development Fellows webpage: http://mdp.berkeley.edu/global-development-fellowships-about/ Research and Innovation Fellowships catalog: rifellowships.org Information for prospective hosts: https://www.usaid.gov/RIFellowships/host-institutions Application: https://mdp.berkeley.edu/wp- content/uploads/2016/10/gdfapplication.pdf Email contacts: berkeleymdp@gmail.com rifellowships@usaid.gov

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