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About the scheme
The Dissertation Fellowship scheme links students to reputable international NGOs, project partners of ongoing research at The Bartlett Development Planning Unit, and development consultancies who have defined several topics that could potentially form dissertation options. If students feel that the topics match their own interests, then this could potentially become one route to follow in undertaking a dissertation. There are only a limited number of possible titles, and so a competitive application process will determine a partnership between a student and the organisation. If selected, you will do your dissertation with the relevant supervisor for that fellowship.
The foundation of your future career
The advantages for choosing this option include:
- Your dissertation will be relevant to the current work of an international development organisation.
- You will have access to a member of staff and relevant data (but NO fieldwork and/or primary data collection is expected).
- A summary of your dissertation will be published in an appropriate form (e.g., policy brief, blog post), subject to agreement over edits to ensure that high standards are maintained with respect to the work itself and any pertinent copyright or other issues.
- You will receive a letter stating that you have done this research with them.
- In the past, these fellowships have offered important opportunities for professional development and, in some cases, led to research collaborations, internships, and employment.
However, none of this is part of the programme and there is no further commitment beyond your dissertation.
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Our partners
Examples of reputable international NGOs and project partners that students have previously worked with:
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Student outputs
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