For U.S.-based Graduate Students

Build a career in evidence-based international development

The Network for Effective Evidence-Based Development (NEED) connects graduate students across top U.S. universities with high-impact opportunities in the sector.

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200+

Student members

Universities

What We Do

We support students in three ways

As a NEED member, you'll have access to career opportunities, a vibrant community of like-minded peers, and resources to deepen your understanding of evidence-based development. Here's how we help you build your career in high impact work.

Recruiting

Get direct access to hiring managers at organizations with measurable impact.

Attend info sessions with top employers
Receive weekly job postings & recommendations
Register for our talent directory

Community

Join a network of ambitious students across U.S. universities.

Become a campus liaison and lead NEED at your university
Apply for conference funding and join a NEED delegation
Attend our social events and meet other grad students in your field

Learning

Deepen your understanding of evidence-based development.

Apply for pro-bono consulting opportunities
Attend educational events with leading academics and practitioners
Request free books on evidence-based development

Our Network

200+ members from top U.S. universities

Columbia University

Duke University

Georgetown University

Harvard University

Johns Hopkins

MIT

Princeton University

Stanford University

UC Berkeley

University of Chicago

Yale University

Tufts University

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For students

Are you a graduate student at U.S. university interested in building a career in interest development? Sign-up to become a member of NEED and receive regular communications about opportunities, programming, and events.

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For employers

Are you an organization looking to recruit talented graduate students passionate about evidence-based development? Connect with our network of 200+ members across top U.S. universities.