Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) is Cambodia’s leading independent development policy research institute, established in 1990, known for its rigorous research, policy impacts and capacity building. CDRI primarily focuses on three main missions: (i) producing rigorous and high-quality policy research for policymakers, development partners, civil society and the public; (ii) convening policy discussions and sharing findings; and (iii) contributing to the research capacity of Cambodia’s future generation.
CDRI, in partnership with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), invites applications from young and professional researchers in ASEAN for its Visiting Scholar Programme. Up to four scholars who have a strong passion for research and a reputation in their field will be awarded.
The programme aims to: (i) Promote policy-relevant research that meets the highest academic standards; (ii) Provide prominent scholars with insight into the policy research environment at CDRI; and (iii) Foster individual and organisational collaboration between researchers and regional research institutions.
Under this programme, the Visiting Scholar will spend four weeks at CDRI’s Centre for Development Economics and Trade between September and November 2024, and engage with CDRI for six months during the publication process.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Complete a policy research paper presenting key evidence from their past work and clear policy recommendations, and process it for publication at CDRI. This past research or analysis should address policy-related issues in the ASEAN context;
- Complete a policy brief, co-authored with a researcher of CDRI, synthesising the findings and recommendations of the policy research paper; and
- Present the research paper at CDRI research seminars.
Experience and skills expected of the post holder:
- Master’s or PhD in social sciences