The World Bank Robert S. McNamara (RSM) Fellowships Program (RSMFP)
The World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program
Call for Applications from PhD candidates Application Deadline: May 2, 2019
The Award: Up to US$25,000 to travel abroad to conduct PhD research under the supervision of a host research advisor at a university or research institution located in a World Bank member country for a 6 to 10-month period starting between September and December 2019.
Applicants must meet the following core Eligibility Criteria:
• Be a citizen of a World Bank member developing country
• Be 35 years of age or younger
• Be enrolled in a PhD program on a development topic in a member developing country of the World Bank
• Have completed all coursework and exam requirements for attaining a PhD
Application Process:
Visit the RSMFP page of www.worldbank.org/scholarships for the complete list of eligibility and selection criteria, eligible fields of development, and the application process. The call for applications will be opened during March 28 – May 2, 2019. During that time, the application and the opportunity to email questions will be available.