Applications are now open for the PhD Research Grants, offering up to $17,000 in funding to support innovative research on structural transformation and economic growth.
The programme aims to empower emerging scholars to produce impactful, evidence-based research that contributes to global development policy and understanding.
Focus
The grants prioritise studies that explore the dynamics of economic change and transformation across sectors and regions.
Areas of interest include:
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Data and measurement frameworks
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Industrial policy and firm dynamics
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Labour and household transformation
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Agricultural productivity
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Trade and spatial barriers
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The public sector’s role in growth
Research integrating cross-cutting themes such as gender equality, climate change, inequality, and social inclusion is strongly encouraged.
What’s on offer
The grant is designed to ease the practical and financial challenges of conducting advanced doctoral research.
Funding may be used to cover data collection, research assistance, equipment purchases, and fieldwork travel, enabling scholars to engage more directly with policymakers and local contexts.
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PhD students from high-income countries may receive up to $14,000 in stipends.
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Students from low- and middle-income countries will receive equivalent support adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP).
Who can apply
The programme is open to early-career researchers who meet the following criteria:
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Currently enrolled in a PhD programme or already hold a PhD.
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Have a proven or emerging record of academic or policy-relevant research.
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Co-investigators must demonstrate complementary expertise relevant to the proposed project.
Note: Applications from researchers based at Russian institutions are not eligible due to geopolitical restrictions.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit a clear and concise research proposal detailing the study’s objectives, methods, and anticipated policy impact via the Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) website.
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
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Academic strength and rigor
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Policy relevance and potential for real-world application
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Diversity and interdisciplinary collaboration within the research team
Collaborative and cross-disciplinary projects are particularly encouraged.
Deadline
Applications are due on December 1, 2025.
Discover more international research calls on our Opportunities page.
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