Robert S. McNamara Phd Research Fellowships
Are you an aspiring researcher from a developing country? The Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program (RSMFP) of the World Bank provides fellowships for Ph.D. candidates from developing countries to carry out cutting-edge, development-related doctorate research at the World Bank in Washington, D.C., for a period of eight months (September to May each year). RSMFP provides a competitive salary of $42,750 for each fellow for an 8-month fellowship, net of income taxes (paid in monthly installments).
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Application Requirements
Applicants must be nationals of World Bank WBG member countries, with a preference for nationals of developing countries. Applicants must be graduates of MA-level studies or currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Economics or a related field. Applicants must be no more than 35 years of age (by June 30th of the year the fellowship starts). They must be willing to relocate to Washington, D.C. for the duration of the fellowship.
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Required Documents
Passport/National ID. Masters degree certificate.
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Funding Specifications
<p>$42,750</p>
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Application Steps
Applicants must be completed online at the official website during the application window. Visit the official website (https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships/brief/robert-s-mcnamara-fellowships-program#overview) to access the application form and see further guidelines on the application process.
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rsm_fellowships@worldbank.org