Summer Fieldwork Fellowships to Learn How to Effectively Implement Programs to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and Eradicate Poverty

The Hilton Global Summer Scholars will undertake a training fellowship on initiatives focused on reducing poverty and achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For the summer of 2017, scholars will be placed with civil society and/or think tank partners around the world to conduct intensive fieldwork projects. Before, during, and after these summer experiences, scholars will contribute to building the evidence base on what works to improve the lives of the poor and most marginalized communities, while gaining valuable international experience and gaining the opportunity to share findings with a range of stakeholders.

ELEMENTS OF THE FELLOWSHIP

• Scholars will spend up to 12 weeks in summer 2017 working internationally on initiatives focused on reducing poverty and achieving the SDGs.
• Before, during, and after the fieldwork, scholars will gain an understanding of how to use evidence to achieve sustainable development through the following activities:
• During the spring, scholars will secure a summer placement, attend an interdisciplinary seminar series featuring faculty from across the campus, and work with mentors to prepare for the fieldwork.
• During the summer, scholars will work closely with a local organization to help them gather the evidence that is most useful to the local organization to make progress on the SDGs.
• Following the summer fieldwork, scholars will receive training from dissemination mentors on how to create materials that make their findings accessible to policymakers and civil society, and will have the opportunity to present and receive feedback on findings from researchers, fellow scholars, and faculty from across the UCLA campus.
• Scholars will acquire valuable hands-on training to prepare for careers with civil society organizations, global intergovernmental organizations, governments, private sector initiatives, think tanks, and others.
• Scholars will receive $5,000 to fund their summer fieldwork. Where applicable, scholars may apply to receive academic credit for their global experience, in accordance with the policies of their school.  

INTERNATIONAL PLACEMENTS FOR SUMMER FIELDWORK

For the summer fieldwork placements, scholars will be matched with a partner organization based upon the organization’s needs and the skills, experience, and program of study of each scholar. Whenever possible, scholars will be partnered with students from the regional sites. Placements will be in one of the following regions:
• Latin America
• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Asia

Upon returning from the summer fieldwork, scholars will submit a written report, deliver a presentation on their experience, and receive guidance on making findings widely accessible.

Scholars may propose a placement with an organization outside of the approved partner list, but all alternative placements are subject to approval.

ELIGIBILITY

Enrollment in a Masters or Professional degree program at UCLA and in good academic standing, as of June 2017. The summer fieldwork is designed to be compatible with UCLA degree requirements.

Must be available to be abroad for 9 to 12 weeks during the summer of 2017 and to attend a seminar series at UCLA during the spring quarter of 2017.

Must have completed undergraduate/graduate coursework sufficient to provide an understanding of social policy (may include courses in public policy, sociology, political science, anthropology, international development, or other related disciplines) or coursework in policy areas such as poverty, labor, education, gender, disability, health or equity policy.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit the following application materials to WORLD@ph.ucla.edu (include “Global Summer Scholars” in subject line):

• A personal statement (2-4 pages) elaborating on why you are interested in the fellowship, what skills you hope to acquire, and how the fellowship fits with your future career goals.
• A CV or Resume
• Undergraduate and Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies accepted)
• 2 letters of support
• A completed version of the attached form “Expression of Interest for Global Placement”

Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated leadership in social issues and a commitment to a career that helps improve the conditions faced by the poor and most marginalized communities around the world.

For more on how to apply, please visit: http://worldpolicycenter.org/about/employment-and-opportunities

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 15, 2017

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