CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - PhD Scholarship
Special Economic Zones: A Force for Good to Reduce Inequality?
We seek a PhD student to join the third-party funded project “Special Economic Zones: A Force for Good to Reduce Inequality?”
Background
The aim of this project is to bring together a group of researchers from Africa, Asia and Europe to evaluate the implications of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for development and social inequality in three emerging economies, Ghana, India, and Vietnam. Our research agenda in this project is ambitious, as we aim to determine whether Special Economic Zones can be a useful tool to reduce poverty, and social and economic inequality in developing and emerging market countries. Using micro-level data for individuals, households and firms, researchers at ISSER will collaborate closely with academic partners in India and Vietnam as well as Germany and Denmark.
Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate who meets the following criteria:
How to apply for the scholarship
a) A letter of motivation
b) A two-page concept note or proposal on the theme of the project
c) An up-to-date CV
d) A certified copy of full academic transcript (s) and certificate (s)
e) Two letters of recommendation from academic referees; at least one must be from an academic advisor/supervisor.
Application deadline: May 30, 2020
For questions regarding this position please contact Dr. Charles Ackah (akaobo@yahoo.com) or Prof. Robert Osei (rdosei@yahoo.co.uk).