Application opens on 5 January 2016 to 2 February 2016
The World Bank Group is currently inviting applications for its Robert S. McNamara (RSM) Fellowships Program. The opportunity is open to women and men of developing nations undertaking PhD research related to development. Applicants should currently be university lecturers or researchers residing in developing countries.
Awards available & Duration
- Up to $25,000 (U.S.) for developing country nationals to travel abroad to conduct development-related PhD research under the supervision of a host advisor at a university, research or development institution in a World Bank member country.
- Scholarship covers a 6 to 10 month period starting between July and December 2016.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a World Bank member developing country;
- Not be a dual citizen of a developed country;
- Be 35 years of age or younger;
- Be enrolled in a PhD program in a member developing country of the World Bank;
- 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;
- Have a PhD thesis centered on a field of development;
- Have a host advisor abroad at a university, research or development institution in a World Bank member country willing to host the fellowship research.
- Preference in selecting fellows will be given to applicants currently employed as a lecturer or researcher at an academic or research institution in a member developing country of the World Bank.
- Fellows must commit to working in their home countries after completion of their PhD.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online through the website.
For more information, please visit Fellowship program.
