Start your international study adventure now! We have exciting news! The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program is currently accepting applications. This page offers a thorough description of the scholarship, along with information on its benefits and the application procedure in detail. PhD candidates from poor nations are eligible to apply for fellowships through the World Bank’s Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program. These fellowships provide funding for innovative, development-related PhD studies, enabling participants to work with a study adviser at a partner organization overseas for a period of six to ten months while conducting research.
Eligibility Criteria:
- MA graduates or those presently enrolled in a PhD program in economics or a closely related discipline.
- Age restriction: By June 30 of the fellowship start year, a person must be older than 35.
- Must be prepared to move to Washington, D.C. for the term of the fellowship.
Organization: World Bank
Study in: Any Country
Benefits:
- For eight months, the fellowship payment is $42,750 net per fellow, paid on a monthly basis.
- World Bank HR will help selected fellows staying at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. with their visa applications, including sending invitation letters.
Deadline: February 28, 2025
