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Salary Transparency Initiative: I'm passionate about developing a database detailing salaries within research, policy, and development sectors in India. I've observed that many of my peers have received subpar compensation or wages below industry standards due to a lack of comprehensive information. If you're considering roles in sectors or organizations I've been associated with and would like an informed perspective on compensation, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm open to sharing the salary and consulting fee range I have received for the projects I've been involved in.
Here is a compilation of my favourite resources (some are a list of lists) tailored for predocs, research assistants, prospective and current PhD students, as well as other early career researchers:
Predoc and PhD Applications (US) (Alvin Christian): https://www.alvinchristian.com/resources
General tips (workflow, writing, publishing, twitter, and more) (Claes Backman): https://sites.google.com/view/claesbackman/tips-for-phd-students#h.qpfkudpcxj3j
Resources for Indian students (Tips and resources; RA guides) (Aaditya Dar): https://aadityadar.com/econ_ra_india/
Research, Replicability, Presentation, Mental Health, and more (Shanjun Li): https://shanjunli6.github.io/
How to make academic slides (Simon Oh): https://sangmino.notion.site/How-to-Make-Academic-Slides-12f1a297c46180b8aaaac5345b6705bc
(2025) AI for Economists: Prompts & Resources (Jesse Lastunen): https://sites.google.com/view/lastunen/ai-for-economists?authuser=0
Bibtex converter (Ingar Haaland): https://chatgpt.com/g/g-4edrlrF3V-bibtex-converter
Job Market (Ryan Briggs): https://x.com/ryancbriggs/status/1991550831481745783
(2026) AI-based seminar and teaching prep (Simon Oh): https://seminar-dry-run.vercel.app/
Mentorship (Links to different initiatives):
Indian Data Sources: Education and schooling-related data in India: ASER, IHDS, DISE, NAS, NSSO Education Rounds
Conducting primary surveys in India using voter rolls (DOs and DON'Ts): [under construction - contact for more information]
Please note: If you are an Indian student seeking advice on pursuing Master’s or PhD programs, relocating to Luxembourg/Europe, finding research assistantships or pre-doctoral positions in India or abroad, or if you have questions about my career path (including interview processes and exact remuneration), feel free to reach out. I’d be glad to help in any way I can.