Results-based Financing Fellows

The Results-Based Financing (RBF) Fellowship program is a unique opportunity for students and researchers to work on innovative RBF initiatives in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and West Africa. Fellows may be from any part of the world, and may work remotely to do the work in these regions. This fellowship provides a platform for fellows to align their academic or research projects toward the design of RBF instruments and policies, contributing to the advancement of results-based financing in these regions.

Program Structure and Objectives

• The RBF Fellowship program is designed to integrate the practical application of RBF concepts into graduate-level academic research. Fellows are encouraged to focus their papers, theses, or research projects on developing RBF instruments, policies, and implementation strategies.

• While the fellowship is unpaid, it offers valuable benefits to participants, including enhanced connections to a global community of RBF advocates and experts. Fellows will have the opportunity to network with professionals, researchers, and policymakers who share a common interest in advancing RBF as a transformative financing mechanism.

• The program operates through a network of Social Finance Lab hubs established at different universities. These hubs serve as focal points for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and mentorship, ensuring fellows receive guidance and support throughout their fellowship period.

Key Features and Benefits

• In-depth RBF Focus: Fellows will have the chance to delve into the intricacies of results-based financing, exploring its potential applications, challenges, and impact in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and West Africa.

• Academic Integration: The program provides a platform for fellows to align their graduate papers, theses, or research projects with RBF-related topics, enabling them to contribute to the growing body of knowledge in this field.

• Networking Opportunities: Fellows will gain access to a vibrant global community of RBF advocates and experts, fostering valuable connections and expanding their professional network.

• Mentorship and Guidance: The Social Finance Lab hubs established at participating universities will provide fellows with mentorship and guidance, ensuring they receive the necessary support to excel in their RBF research.

• Practical Application: Through the program, fellows will bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world implementation, developing a deeper understanding of how RBF can drive social impact and promote sustainable development.

Application Process

• Interested graduate students can apply for the RBF Fellowship program by submitting a detailed proposal outlining their research topic, objectives, and methodology.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on their alignment with RBF-focused themes, academic rigor, and potential for practical impact.

• Selected fellows will be notified of their acceptance into the program and provided with guidance on engaging with the Social Finance Lab hubs at their respective universities.

Join us in shaping the future of results-based financing and driving social change through the RBF Fellowship program. Together, we can advance innovative financial models that deliver measurable results and create lasting impact in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and West Africa.

References:

Instiglio https://www.instiglio.org/publications

Harvard Government Performance Lab https://govlab.hks.harvard.edu/results-driven-contracting