Vacancy: Pre-Doctoral Fellowship

The Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, invites applications for a one-year Pre-Doctoral Fellowship to support research under the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment (SPIA) of CGIAR. 

Duty Station: ISSER

Duration: 1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027

About the Fellowship

The fellowship offers an opportunity for an early-career researcher to gain hands-on experience in applied development research while preparing for doctoral studies. The Fellow will work with Professor Robert Darko Osei, SPIA Member at the University of Ghana, on research related to agriculture, natural resources, food systems and impact evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Support scientific and technical research activities, including planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting on the SPIA workplan.
• Assist with research design, data collection, management, cleaning and quantitative analysis.
• Support research activities with the SPIA global team and other Panel Members.
• Participate in SPIA monthly research seminars and other collaborative research activities.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, policy briefs and other research outputs.
• Contribute to research publications and produce at least two technical papers during the fellowship period.
• Provide project and administrative support, and perform any other duties assigned by the SPIA Member.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A Master’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics or a related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Experience in data collection and research.
• Interest in agriculture, natural resources and food systems in developing countries.
• Good communication and teamwork skills. Knowledge of impact evaluation is an advantage.
• Remuneration

Remuneration
A competitive fellowship package will be offered, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply
Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter outlining suitability and motivation for the fellowship
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
• Copies of academic certificates.
• Contact details of two academic referees.

Applications should be sent electronically to isser@ug.edu.gh with the subject line: Application – Pre-Doctoral Fellowship at ISSER

Deadline: Monday, 3 August 2026

For more information about SPIA, visit: https://iaes.cgiar.org/spia/team

For more information about ISSER, explore: https://isser.ug.edu.gh/