Apply for th Internationally Recuited IFPRI Research Fellow Opportunity: Earn Up to $144,800 a Year Studying African Agricultural Trade

Overview

The International Food Policy Research Institute is offering a Research Fellow position within its Markets, Trade and Institutions Unit. The role focuses on agricultural trade across Africa, investigating topics such as trade costs, storage policies, and the effects of trade corridor investments. The successful candidate will conduct independent and collaborative research, perform data analysis, manage projects, and communicate findings to both academic and policy audiences. The position is available as either full-time or part-time across two professional grades, numbered 22R and 23R. Work locations include Washington, DC, United States, or an Africa-based location with Senegal, Kenya, or Ethiopia preferred.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a PhD in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a closely related field. Candidates applying for Grade 22R require at least three years of relevant post-PhD experience, while those applying for Grade 23R need a minimum of five years. Required qualifications include a strong background in applied microeconomics, policy analysis, impact evaluation, household surveys, and causal inference methods such as randomized controlled trials. Candidates must possess an established peer-reviewed publication record, strong quantitative skills, experience leading teams, and proficiency in economic and statistical software such as Stata or R. Additional preferred qualifications include familiarity with artificial intelligence tools like Claude, knowledge of a United Nations language such as French or Spanish, and prior field experience collecting quantitative data in developing countries. Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory, alongside a willingness to travel extensively.

What you get

The position offers annual salaries categorized by grade and experience. For Grade 22R, the salary ranges from US$99,300 to US$124,100 per year, while Grade 23R offers between US$115,800 and US$144,800 annually. The role is eligible for health insurance coverage, which generally applies to active, non-temporary employees based in the United States working a minimum of 25 hours per week under specific eligibility conditions. For positions based in Washington, DC, the working arrangement is hybrid, requiring at least two days in the office and three days working remotely.

Key dates

The application deadline is 20 October 2026.