Academic Research Residency on Official Development Assistance (ODA) Analytics
Hosted by: Korea University Development Futures Lab (DFL)
Eligibility: All currently enrolled Korea University students (undergraduate or graduate, any department)
Team Size: 1–3 members
Application Period: July 28 – August 3, 2025
Program Period: September 2025 – February 2026
Stipend: KRW 6,000,000 per team (total across project period)
About the Program
The Development Futures Lab (DFL) is recruiting four research resident teams to conduct innovative academic research on Official Development Assistance (ODA) determinants, impacts, and policy linkages.
Selected residents will:
- Use emerging technologies and underused development datasets
- Apply methods such as machine learning, network analysis, and policy modeling
- Develop original research papers and contribute to collaborative research with DFL’s base team and partners
This program offers students an opportunity to apply data science and social science research skills to global development issues in collaboration with UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC).
Key Dates
Date | Event |
June 25 | Info Session (Program Overview + Q&A) |
July 28 – August 3 | Application Submission Period |
August 3 – September 3 | Review and Selection |
Week of September 8 | Orientation & Research Begins |
September – February | Research Implementation |
March 1–15, 2026 | Final Presentations & Paper Submission |
Who Should Apply
- KU students with academic interest in development cooperation, economics, political science, data science, or related fields
- Those with experience in research, data analysis (R, Python, Stata, etc.), or statistical methods are encouraged to apply
- Students motivated to produce high-quality academic work with real-world impact
Application Requirements
- Research Proposal (max. 3,000 words), including:
– Research Question and Objectives
– Literature Review and Theoretical Framework
– Methodology and Analytical Approach
– Data Sources and Access Plan
– Expected Contributions - CV/Resume of all team members
- KU academic transcript(s) for each team member
Submission & Inquiries: dflab@korea.ac.kr
Program Details: [https://www.cuzproduces.com/dflab/Projects/PredictiveAId/predictiveaid.php]
Handbook: [https://www.cuzproduces.com/dflab/Projects/PredictiveAId/oda_participant_handbook.php]
We warmly encourage students interested in international development, data analytics, or policy research to apply.
Please refer to the official program website and the Participant Handbook provided there for full details on eligibility, application requirements, and research expectations.
We look forward to receiving applications from motivated students across all departments!