Deadline: 12 July 2024
The Portulans Institute (PI) is inviting applications for its fellowship program to provide a unique opportunity for graduate students and young professionals to pursue independent research related to technology and innovation, participate in international policy dialogues, and form a lasting professional network.
Founded in 2019, the Portulans Institute (PI) is an independent nonprofit, nonpartisan research and educational institute based in Washington DC. The mission is to develop cross-community knowledge and dialogue on digital transformation, technology, and innovation, and inform policy making by producing independent, rigorous metrics and data-based research. Through the work they collaborate with over 25 public and private sector organizations and universities across 15 countries.
What you will get?
- Stipend: $1,000. Fellows are encouraged to apply for external funding to extend their research beyond the year-long fellowship. Fellows will have the freedom to manage their project and financial resources acquired.
- As a Fellow, you will have:
- Access to their network of policymakers, academics, and thought leaders that can be leveraged to inform dialogues and research projects.
- Access to their content distribution channels to publish your own research aligned with the Institute’s focus areas.
- Opportunities to participate in ongoing research by joining a working group or project.
- One-on-one mentoring sessions and dialogues with experts in their network.
- Opportunities to join Portulans Institute at events (dependent on location) or receive support in organizing your own event.
What they are looking for?
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree in technology, innovation, data science, public policy, business, economics, management, or a related field.
- At least three years of relevant work or research experience in technology, innovation, data science, public policy, business, economics, management, or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, and excellent writing skills.
- Ability to convey technology and policy concepts to audiences who may not be familiar with them.
- Track record of success in taking initiative and leading projects.
- Fluency in English. Working knowledge of a second language is considered a plus.
- Ability to attend remote, monthly cohort meetings to share highlights and progress updates related to individual research outputs and joint activities.
- Commitment to the Portulans Institute mission and focus areas.
Outputs
- Minimum expected outputs:
- Two blog posts (800-1000 words) based on independent research or working group outputs And
- Develop paper or policy brief (min. 10-15 pages) or
- Organize event, dialogue, or workshop or
- Develop podcast or video series (min. 5 episodes)
Who can apply?
- They welcome applicants from all countries. Fellows may work remotely or in-person at their office in Washington, DC.
For more information, visit Portulans Institute.
