{"id":66210,"date":"2025-11-06T02:55:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T02:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=66210"},"modified":"2025-11-06T02:55:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T02:55:54","slug":"phd-research-grants-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=66210","title":{"rendered":"PhD Research Grants 2025 \u2013 Ninth Call for Proposals by STEG and CEPR (Deadline 1 December 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"768\">Apply now for the <strong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"583\">PhD Research Grants 2025<\/strong> by STEG and CEPR. Up to \u00a315,000 available for PhD students researching structural transformation and economic growth in low- and middle-income countries. <strong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"768\">Deadline: 1 December 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"773\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"835\"><strong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"835\">PhD Research Grants 2025: Ninth Call by STEG and CEPR<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1251\">If you are currently enrolled in a PhD programme and looking for financial support to advance your research, the <strong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"978\">PhD Research Grants 2025<\/strong> by STEG and CEPR are now open for applications. This competitive international grant programme provides funding for research focused on <strong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1164\">structural transformation and economic growth<\/strong> in low- and middle-income countries, with a particular emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1585\">Organized by the <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/steg.cepr.org\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1348\">Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG)<\/a> programme and administered by the <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cepr.org\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1446\">Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)<\/a>, the call aims to empower PhD researchers from around the world to contribute new knowledge and policy insights for inclusive development.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1590\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1634\"><strong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1634\">What the PhD Research Grants Cover<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1729\">The <strong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1663\">PhD Research Grants<\/strong> provide <strong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1689\">up to \u00a315,000<\/strong> to support research activities such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1899\">\n<li data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1762\">\n<p data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1762\">Data collection and purchase<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1786\">\n<p data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1786\">Research assistance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1852\">\n<p data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1852\">Stipends (when they reduce teaching or administrative duties)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1899\">\n<p data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1899\">Field visits and travel for data gathering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"2304\">Stipends are capped at <strong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1935\">\u00a312,000<\/strong> for PhD students in high-income countries and adjusted according to purchasing power parity (PPP) for those based in low- and middle-income countries.<br data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2089\" \/>Applicants are encouraged to ensure that proposed budgets demonstrate <strong data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2201\">cost-effectiveness and value for money<\/strong>, following the <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/steg.cepr.org\/funding\/small-phd-research-grants-srgs?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2303\">STEG Budget Guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2309\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2349\"><strong data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2349\">Research Themes and Priorities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2421\">Proposals should align with one or more of STEG\u2019s six research themes:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2702\">\n<li data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2469\">\n<p data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2469\">Data, measurement, and conceptual framing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2526\">\n<p data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2526\">Firms, frictions, spillovers, and industrial policy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2585\">\n<p data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2585\">Labour, home production, and household transformation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2634\">\n<p data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2634\">Agricultural productivity and sectoral gaps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2667\">\n<p data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2667\">Trade and spatial frictions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2702\">\n<p data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2702\">The role of the public sector<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2819\">Beyond these core areas, STEG also prioritizes <strong data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2775\">cross-cutting issues<\/strong> that shape development outcomes globally:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2908\">\n<li data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2834\">\n<p data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2834\"><strong data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2832\">Gender<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2877\">\n<p data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2877\"><strong data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2875\">Climate change and the environment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2908\">\n<p data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2908\"><strong data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2908\">Inequality and inclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"3290\">Projects must demonstrate <strong data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2987\">policy relevance to low-income countries (LICs)<\/strong>, particularly those in <strong data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3033\">sub-Saharan Africa<\/strong>. Research conducted in other regions is eligible if it clearly explains how its findings apply to LIC policy contexts. Particular consideration is given to PhD students from, or based in, LIC institutions to promote global equity in research opportunities.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3295\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3329\"><strong data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3329\">Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3394\">To apply for the <strong data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3376\">PhD Research Grants 2025<\/strong>, candidates must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3823\">\n<li data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3474\">\n<p data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3474\">Be <strong data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3423\">currently enrolled<\/strong> in a PhD programme at an accredited institution;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3632\">\n<p data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3632\">Submit a <strong data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3507\">letter of support<\/strong> from their PhD supervisor (sent within two weeks after the application deadline to <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3628\">steg@cepr.org<\/a>);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3689\">\n<p data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3689\">Present a clear and feasible <strong data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3686\">12-month work plan<\/strong>;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3823\">\n<p data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3823\">Follow the official <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/steg.cepr.org\/funding\/small-phd-research-grants-srgs?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3822\">STEG PhD Research Grant Application Guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"4035\">Applicants may also review the <strong data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3887\">Small Research Grants (SRG)<\/strong> documentation for detailed examples of eligibility, country criteria, and FAQs, as the PhD grants follow similar structures with smaller budgets.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4040\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4042\" data-end=\"4078\"><strong data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4078\">Timeline and Funding Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4080\" data-end=\"4330\">\n<li data-start=\"4080\" data-end=\"4168\">\n<p data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4168\"><strong data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4107\">Application Deadline:<\/strong><br data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4110\" \/><strong data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4166\">Monday, 1 December 2025 at 23:59 GMT (UK Time)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4170\" data-end=\"4232\">\n<p data-start=\"4172\" data-end=\"4232\"><strong data-start=\"4172\" data-end=\"4194\">Funding decisions:<\/strong> within three months of the deadline<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4266\">\n<p data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4266\"><strong data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4254\">Grant duration:<\/strong> 12 months<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4330\">\n<p data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4330\"><strong data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4290\">Contract signing:<\/strong> within one month after final decision<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4521\">Due to the high competitiveness of the programme \u2014 with an acceptance rate below 5% \u2014 applicants are advised to carefully follow the templates and guidelines available on the STEG platform.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4523\" data-end=\"4526\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4528\" data-end=\"4548\"><strong data-start=\"4532\" data-end=\"4548\">How to Apply<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4550\" data-end=\"4761\">Applications must be submitted <strong data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4608\">online via the CEPR Hub<\/strong> using the official templates available on the <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/steg.cepr.org\/funding\/small-phd-research-grants-srgs?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4655\" data-end=\"4758\">STEG Small and PhD Research Grants page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4763\" data-end=\"4900\"><strong data-start=\"4766\" data-end=\"4781\">Apply here: <\/strong><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/steg.cepr.org\/funding\/open-upcoming-funding-calls?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4787\" data-end=\"4900\">Submit your PhD Research Grant Proposal via CEPR Hub<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4902\" data-end=\"4933\">Applicants will need to upload:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4934\" data-end=\"5038\">\n<li data-start=\"4934\" data-end=\"4963\">\n<p data-start=\"4936\" data-end=\"4963\">A completed proposal form<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4964\" data-end=\"4987\">\n<p data-start=\"4966\" data-end=\"4987\">Budget and timeline<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4988\" data-end=\"5038\">\n<p data-start=\"4990\" data-end=\"5038\">Letter of supervisor support (sent separately)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5040\" data-end=\"5147\">For questions or technical issues, contact the STEG Team directly at <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5109\" data-end=\"5146\">steg@cepr.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5152\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"5154\" data-end=\"5201\"><strong data-start=\"5158\" data-end=\"5201\">Why Apply for a STEG PhD Research Grant<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5322\">Winning a <strong data-start=\"5213\" data-end=\"5235\">PhD Research Grant<\/strong> can be a game-changer for early-career researchers. It enables doctoral candidates to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5323\" data-end=\"5615\">\n<li data-start=\"5323\" data-end=\"5370\">\n<p data-start=\"5325\" data-end=\"5370\">Conduct fieldwork and collect original data<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5371\" data-end=\"5422\">\n<p data-start=\"5373\" data-end=\"5422\">Engage with local policymakers and institutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5423\" data-end=\"5479\">\n<p data-start=\"5425\" data-end=\"5479\">Strengthen academic networks across the Global South<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5480\" data-end=\"5548\">\n<p data-start=\"5482\" data-end=\"5548\">Gain international visibility through the CEPR and STEG networks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5549\" data-end=\"5615\">\n<p data-start=\"5551\" data-end=\"5615\">Focus on research by reducing teaching or administrative loads<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5617\" data-end=\"5757\">These grants are not only a source of funding \u2014 they represent an opportunity to <strong data-start=\"5698\" data-end=\"5756\">connect academic inquiry with real-world policy impact<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5759\" data-end=\"5762\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"5764\" data-end=\"5785\"><strong data-start=\"5768\" data-end=\"5785\">Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5787\" data-end=\"6140\">\n<li data-start=\"5787\" data-end=\"5839\">\n<p data-start=\"5789\" data-end=\"5839\"><strong data-start=\"5789\" data-end=\"5803\">Programme:<\/strong> STEG &amp; CEPR \u2013 PhD Research Grants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5840\" data-end=\"5870\">\n<p data-start=\"5842\" data-end=\"5870\"><strong data-start=\"5842\" data-end=\"5854\">Funding:<\/strong> up to \u00a315,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5871\" data-end=\"5898\">\n<p data-start=\"5873\" data-end=\"5898\"><strong data-start=\"5873\" data-end=\"5886\">Duration:<\/strong> 12 months<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5899\" data-end=\"5948\">\n<p data-start=\"5901\" data-end=\"5948\"><strong data-start=\"5901\" data-end=\"5914\">Deadline:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"5915\" data-end=\"5946\">1 December 2025 \u2013 23:59 GMT<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5949\" data-end=\"6087\">\n<p data-start=\"5951\" data-end=\"6087\"><strong data-start=\"5951\" data-end=\"5966\">Apply here:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/steg.cepr.org\/funding\/open-upcoming-funding-calls?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5967\" data-end=\"6085\">https:\/\/steg.cepr.org\/funding\/open-upcoming-funding-calls<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6088\" data-end=\"6140\">\n<p data-start=\"6090\" data-end=\"6140\"><strong data-start=\"6090\" data-end=\"6102\">Contact:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6103\" data-end=\"6140\">steg@cepr.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"6142\" data-end=\"6145\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"6147\" data-end=\"6165\"><strong data-start=\"6151\" data-end=\"6165\">Final Note<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6167\" data-end=\"6547\">The <strong data-start=\"6171\" data-end=\"6199\">PhD Research Grants 2025<\/strong> by STEG and CEPR are a valuable opportunity for doctoral researchers to make a meaningful contribution to development economics and policy worldwide. Whether your focus is on agricultural productivity, trade dynamics, or gender and climate inclusion, this call provides the financial and institutional backing needed to move your research forward.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6549\" data-end=\"6727\"><strong data-start=\"6552\" data-end=\"6598\">Don\u2019t miss the deadline \u2013 1 December 2025.<\/strong><br data-start=\"6598\" data-end=\"6601\" \/>Submit your proposal today through the official <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/steg.cepr.org\/funding\/open-upcoming-funding-calls?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6649\" data-end=\"6726\">STEG CEPR Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6729\" data-end=\"6732\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"6734\" data-end=\"6836\"><strong data-start=\"6734\" data-end=\"6836\">For more international career opportunities, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/category\/grants\/\">Opportunities For Youth.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply now for the PhD Research Grants 2025 by STEG and CEPR. Up to \u00a315,000 available for PhD students researching structural transformation and economic growth in low- and middle-income countries. Deadline: 1 December 2025. PhD Research Grants 2025: Ninth Call by STEG and CEPR If you are currently enrolled in a PhD programme and looking&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":66211,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,28,33,45,34,26,42],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-66210","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hentry","7":"category-africa","8":"category-asia","9":"category-europe","10":"category-grants","11":"category-latin-america-and-the-caribbean","12":"category-middle-east","13":"category-phd","14":"article","15":"","17":"has-excerpt","18":"has-avatar","19":"has-author","20":"has-nickname","21":"has-date","22":"has-comment-count","23":"has-category-meta","24":"has-read-more","25":"has-title","26":"has-post-media","27":"thumbnail-","28":"has-tfm-share-icons"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66210","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=66210"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66210\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/66211"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=66210"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=66210"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=66210"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}