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SCEI-CAST Call for Proposals - Researchers

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07/05 a 21/06/2024
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FOR RESEARCHERS
 

The INTOSAI Centre for Advanced Studies (CASt) 

This call for proposals is being launched to select academics worldwide to carry out 6 projects for short-term research funding (3 months). The studies will be centred on periodically selected global issues and cross-cutting themes, research based on SAIs' work, and under-studied areas of external control and public audit.

For this edition, the prioritized themes are:

  • Impacts of artificial intelligence for the SAIs (2 projects)
  • Auditing Climate Financing (2 projects)
  • Fighting Hunger and Poverty (2 projects)

The researchers with selected projects will receive a monthly scholarship, according to the role:

  • USD 3.500 – Researcher
  • USD 1.200 – Supervisor

See the Call for Proposals for more information.

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Requirements:

  • The purpose of the research project should be objectively assessed in terms of its practical utility and potential for effective implementation in the context of the SAIs.
  • The project should provide clear and concise details of the methods and the benefits of the proposed research.
  • The proposal should consider regional and global dimensions of the research topic.
  • The quality of the proposal will be assessed based on clarity, logical flow, and evaluability of the text.
  • The research must be original (the main results and conclusions must not have been published or submitted elsewhere).

Evaluation process:

  • The Centre is composed by a Scientific Board, which will coordinate the research activities.
  • A panel of evaluators, comprising specialists from SAIs in the prioritized themes nominated by the Scientific Board, will be responsible for selecting the proposals.
  • The evaluation process is expected to be made by the end of August 2024.

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Researcher Profile:

  • PhD researchers affiliated with universities that are officially recognized by the governments of their respective countries.
  • Employees of SAI are not eligible to apply as researchers. However, they are allowed to serve in the role of academic supervisors.
  • Candidates must demonstrate prior research experience in the proposed theme, which includes having published works on the subject.

Language:

  • All the scientific production and communication will be carried out in English.
  • The proficiency of the candidates must be equivalent to B2 level of the CEFR.

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Terms of Reference Link 
Call for Proposals Link