Research Fellowship 2026 – Partners for Public Good – 16 octobre 2026

Contexte

Partners for Public Good (PPG) is inviting applications for its Research Fellowship, a six-month, project-based opportunity for early-career researchers interested in improving government effectiveness through evidence, policy research and applied analysis. Partners for Public Good is a nonpartisan organisation that works alongside state and local governments to strengthen the operational systems that determine whether public policy delivers results for residents. Its work covers areas including public procurement, staffing, budgeting and technology. Rather than only providing recommendations, PPG works directly with government teams during implementation to help ensure that meaningful improvements are achieved. Through applied research and its Procurement Excellence Network, which brings together more than 3,000 government professionals, PPG translates lessons from individual governments into knowledge and practical tools that can be used across jurisdictions.

Missions et responsabilités

• Conduct policy-relevant research, collect and analyse data, and contribute to publications and other public-facing outputs under the guidance of PPG staff and alongside two other fellows.
• Work on a defined research project choosing from five priority areas: Understanding Public Procurement Through Municipal Data, The Compliance Web: Layered Governance and Local Implementation, Emerging Technology and Government Operations, Innovative Approaches to Public Purchasing, and Building Local Capacity for Stormwater Management.
• Participate in coaching calls, research team meetings, professional development, mentorship, and an in-person research retreat.
• Complete approximately two to three deliverables during the programme, which may include a literature review, a dataset compiled from publicly available information, a dataset based on primary research, survey or interview instruments, a draft publication, policy brief or conference submission.

Profil recherché

• Open to graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, early-career faculty, research and policy professionals, and other candidates with comparable experience.
• Candidates may be affiliated with a university, think tank, nonprofit organisation, research institution or policy organisation, or apply as independent applicants without institutional affiliation.
• Particularly suited to candidates with research, policy analysis, data collection, qualitative or quantitative research, public administration, public policy or related experience.
• Must currently be legally authorised to work in the United States, as PPG cannot provide visa sponsorship.
• Requires access to a major U.S. airport for travel to the in-person research retreat.

Conditions et avantages

• Six-month, project-based opportunity with a desired start date of October 2026.
• Part-time position involving 15–25 hours of work per week.
• Compensation of US$50 per hour, with benefits provided where required by applicable state or local law.
• Remote work within the United States.

Dossier de candidature

• A resume or CV of no more than two pages.
• A letter of interest of no more than two pages addressing the applicant’s preferred research project, qualifications and proposed approach (up to three pages for candidates interested in two projects, with top choice identified).
• A work sample, which may be a published or under-review research paper or another product demonstrating relevant research skills and expertise.

Comment postuler

Applicants must submit the required materials by September 28, 2026. PPG will review applications on a rolling basis, but applications received by close of business on September 28, 2026, will be considered. Applications should be submitted via the official website.