Research & Strategic Intelligence

RSIApril – August

A concentrated research and analysis track for candidates who want to investigate complex questions, synthesize evidence, identify patterns, and transform information into decision-useful intelligence.

Track Snapshot — Participation Timeline · April – August

April
Research Foundation
Orientation, research questions, scope, methodology and source standards.
May
Evidence Development
Source collection, literature and evidence review, data gathering and structured analysis.
June
Analysis & Synthesis
Pattern identification, comparative analysis, validation and preliminary findings.
July
Applied Research
Research supports active projects, sector work, international engagement and field-based activity.
August
Final Intelligence
Final synthesis, recommendations, research product and presentation of findings.

A deliberately shorter, concentrated timeline. This track does not begin with the other Fellowship tracks.

Relevant Areas of Study & Ambition

Research
Economics
International Relations
Political Science
Public Policy
Sociology
Data / Analytics
Business
Communications
Development Studies
STEM disciplines with research interests

Open to a broad range of academic disciplines. Selection places greater emphasis on research aptitude, writing, analytical reasoning, evidence evaluation, and intellectual discipline than on a specific major.

What Fellows Explore

Research design and question development
Source evaluation
Evidence synthesis
Qualitative and quantitative information
Country, sector, and thematic research
Comparative analysis
Trend and pattern identification
Strategic intelligence
Research ethics and responsible use of information
Translating research into actionable findings

What Fellows Do

Define focused research questions and methodology standards
Collect, evaluate, and document credible sources
Conduct comparative and thematic analysis
Support active projects, sector work, and international engagement
Produce a final research product and present findings

Fellowship Outcomes

By completion, Fellows should be better prepared to:

Develop focused and defensible research questions
Locate and evaluate credible sources
Synthesize complex information
Recognize gaps, patterns, contradictions, and limitations in evidence
Separate findings from assumptions
Produce professional research and strategic-intelligence products
Translate research into recommendations
Present findings clearly to professional audiences

Who Should Consider This Track?

Candidates interested in research, policy, consulting, intelligence, graduate study, international development, think tanks, business strategy, or evidence-based decision-making.

Applicants are not expected to arrive as experts. Selection weighs preparedness, analytical ability, commitment, and potential alongside demonstrated interest.

Learn more and apply — resources.tomabarre.org/applications/fellowship

“Come prepared to contribute. Leave knowing what you are capable of.”