The World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSMFP) matches aspiring development economics researchers from developing countries with World Bank research economists creating unique opportunities for the fellows to participate in rigorous policy-relevant research in the World Bank’s Development Economics Vice Presidency (DEC).
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants Must:
- Be a national of a World Bank member developing country (.xlsx);
- Not hold dual citizenship of a developed country;
- Be 35 years of age or younger on the Application Deadline date;
- Be enrolled in a PhD program in a member developing country of the World Bank at the time of application
- Reside in a member developing country of the World Bank since enrolled in the PhD program;
- Have completed all coursework and exam requirements for attaining a PhD at the time of application;
- Have a PhD thesis centered on a field of development.
- Not be a staff member (which includes consultant) or a relative of a staff member of the World Bank Group
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE: The RSMFP offers a competitive compensation, totaling $42,750 net per fellow for an 8-month fellowship (paid in monthly installments).
DURATION: The Scholarship covers a 8 month period
DEADLINE: 30 April
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online
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