Global Economic Governance Fellows Program

Applications are now closed for the 2025/2026 Global Economic Governance Fellows Program.

The Global Economic Governance Initiative (GEGI) advances policy-oriented research to enable the international financial architecture to foster financial stability, human well-being and environmental sustainability across the globe. Within GEGI, research is conducted across three thematic programs: climate and development finance, financial stability and development, and trade and investment rules. GEGI also focuses on emerging and cross-cutting challenges such as just transitions, financial stability and climate change. The Initiative hosts flagship programs, such as the Working Group on Trade Treaties and Access to Medicines and the Task Force on Climate, Development and the International Monetary Fund. 

The Global Economic Governance Fellows Program offers the opportunity to conduct independent research in line with GEGI’s research areas and participate in GEGI’s research projects, policy engagement and Center-wide activities. Fellows support research activities in one or more of the thematic programs, with specific focus on: 

• The role of development banks (multilateral, regional or national) in enhancing climate and development action, particularly in mobilizing resources and facilitating a just transition away from fossil fuels; 

• The intersection of the international trade regime with climate change (including green industrialization strategies) and access to medicines; and 

• Financial stability and development, with a focus on reform of the global debt architecture to be fit-for-purpose, the Global Financial Safety Net and the International Monetary Fund. 

Fellows contribute to GEGI research projects while receiving guidance and support on their own independent research projects. Fellows are expected to produce one GEGI working paper per appointment year. 

Current Global Economic Governance Fellows

Former Global Economic Governance Fellows