National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) i3 Open Data Fellows Program - 2027 (With Funding Available)

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About NBER i3 Open Data Fellows Program

The NBER Innovation Information Initiative (i3) is a data collaborative focused on open innovation data and related analytics, tools and metrics. The Open Data Fellows Program is designed to expand access to research resources and support researchers who produce and share data and code that others can reuse.

• Sponsor Organisation: National Bureau of Economic Research

Benefits of NBER i3 Open Data Fellows Program

Selected fellows will receive financial support and opportunities to develop their research contributions within a collaborative academic environment.

Key benefits include:

• $1,500 fellowship award: The programme will provide five or more fellowships, each worth $1,500.
• Research development: Fellows will contribute datasets, tools, code and metadata to the innovation research community.
• Mentorship and guidance: Periodic individual and group meetings will provide opportunities to discuss progress, receive guidance and share ideas.
• Research networking: Fellows will become part of a network of current and former participants working on open research resources.
• Conference opportunities: Current and former fellows may have opportunities to attend and present their work at future NBER conferences.
• Presentation opportunity: Fellows are expected to present their projects at the annual i3 Technical Working Group meeting in December 2027.

The programme is intended to be supportive and collaborative without requiring a major time commitment.

NBER i3 Open Data Fellows Program Requirements

The call is open to applicants who meet one of the following academic eligibility conditions:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s programme.
• Currently enrolled in a PhD programme.
• Graduated from a graduate programme within the past six months.

Applicants should be studying economics, innovation, entrepreneurship or a related field.

International applicants are welcome to apply. However, the announcement notes that international students, including those studying in the United States on student visas, may face specific considerations affecting the payment process.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

01 November, 2026

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