Postgraduate Research

& Policy Fellowship

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For Economists & Data Scientists

The IFWF Postgraduate Research & Policy Fellowship is a professional development program for early-career economists, data scientists, and policy researchers seeking applied experience, institutional mentorship, and real-world research outputs.

This fellowship is designed for Master’s and PhD graduates who want to move beyond academic theory and build a serious professional track record in policy, economics, and data-driven social research.

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A Real Track Record

Not promises. Not marketing. But:

• PhDs who moved on to permanent jobs

• Published research

• Policy work

• Institutional partnerships

• Alumni outcomes

 

That alone already places IFWF above most academic departments in practical career relevance.

 

Our Academic Line

IFWF has hosted, mentored, and collaborated with PhD-level fellows across multiple disciplines, including economics, data science, education, law, and public policy.

 

Over the years, IFWF has worked with:

Dozens of PhDs.

Real careers.

The U.S. Department of State.

International trajectories.

An academic line built over years.

 

Alumni Outcomes

Our fellows leave with more than experience. They leave with:

• Publications

• Professional network

• Institutional references

• Mentorship from senior economists and policy leaders

 

Many of Our Alumni Now Work in:

• Federal Government institutions

• International organizations

• Research centers

• Universities and policy institutes

• Private sector analytics and consulting

• US State-level government and regulatory bodies.

 

Who This Fellowship Is For

This program is ideal for:

• Recent MA / MSc / PhD graduates in economics, statistics, data science, or related fields

• International graduates seeking U.S.-based professional experience

• Researchers transitioning from academia to policy, analytics, or applied research

• Professionals building a long-term research and policy career

 

What Makes IFWF Different

Unlike traditional academic departments, IFWF operates as a professional research institution:

• Real institutional outputs, not classroom exercises

• Mentorship from active senior fellows

• Direct involvement in policy and social research

• A strong alumni network across countries and sectors

 

This is not about credentials.
 

It is about building real careers through real work.