Cornell CIDER Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026 | $75,632 Salary in the USA
The Cornell Collaboration for International Development Economics Research (CIDER) is inviting applications for its full-time Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship Program at Cornell University.
Overview
The Cornell Collaboration for International Development Economics Research (CIDER) Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship Program is a full-time, post-baccalaureate opportunity designed for individuals preparing for doctoral studies in economics, agricultural and resource economics, development studies, public policy, or related fields. Based at Cornell University’s Ithaca Main Campus in New York, USA, the position offers hands-on experience in quantitative research, data analysis, and professional development.
Selected fellows work closely with faculty members on development economics projects. Responsibilities include supporting faculty Principal Investigators, collecting and cleaning data, developing research code, designing surveys, conducting literature reviews, and assisting with manuscripts, conference presentations, and grant reports.
Benefits
- Stated annual salary range of $65,447 to $75,632.
- Comprehensive employee benefits including health care options, retirement contributions, wellness programmes, and educational benefits.
- Paid time off including vacation, personal leave, holidays, and a winter break.
- Opportunities to participate in research seminar series, professional development, training, and potential teaching assistantships.
Eligibility
- A Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, public policy, mathematics, statistics, or a related field, along with 2 to 4 years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination).
- Previous coursework in econometrics and statistics, with familiarity in statistical software like Stata or R.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, senior thesis research, programming tools like Python, SQL, or ArcGIS, and foreign-language proficiency in French, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, or Portuguese.
- Open to individuals with F-1 OPT/STEM OPT; note that no other visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is provided.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a resume or CV and a cover letter detailing their research interests, relevant quantitative skills, and doctoral aspirations. Submissions should be completed online through the official platform.
Deadline
Applications received by October 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. Submissions after this date may be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.