World Bank Africa Fellowship Programme for Ph.D. Students and Recent Ph.D. Graduates
The World Bank Group is offering the Africa Fellowship Program for Ph.D. candidates and recent Ph.D. graduates who are Sub-Saharan African nationals. Women are encouraged to apply. The fellowship aims to build the capacity of the next generation of African change makers in development research, and policymaking and promote the goals of reducing poverty in the region. Fellows will spend six months getting hands-on experience at WBG headquarters in Washington D.C. or a country office. They will also get to work on research, economic policy, technical assistance, and lending operations that contribute to the WBGs goal of eliminating poverty and increasing shared prosperity.
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Application Requirements
Must be a recent Ph.D. graduate (within three years of completion) or be enrolled in the last year of the Ph.D. program. Have an excellent command of English, both written and verbal. Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills. Be under the age of 32 by the closing of the application period.
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Required Documents
Passport/ID/. Ph.D. certificate. CV/Resume.
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Funding Specifications
<p>Not specified.</p>
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Application Steps
Visit the website to apply. https://wbgfellowship.worldbank.org/
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Fellows will work on research, economic policy, technical assistance, and lending operations that contribute to the WBGs goal of eliminating poverty and increasing shared prosperity. Fellows are eligible to receive consultant fees, round-trip economy class air travel to Washington, D.C. or a WBG country office from their university or institution, and workers compensation insurance.
afrfellowship@worldbank.org