World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program

The 2016 World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program call for applications is OPEN! Visit our "How to Apply" page for more information on preparing your application.This opportunity is open to women and men of developing nations undertaking PhD research related to development.

RSM Fellowships Program Seeking Scholarship Applicants for PhD Research on Development Open Call: January 5 - February 2, 2016

The World Bank Robert S. McNamara (RSM) Fellowships Program 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.

Applicant 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.

Award:

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 research 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. 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.

Application Process:

After December 21, visit the World Bank Scholarships Program website (www.worldbank.org/scholarships) for the complete list of selection criteria, eligible fields of development, and instructions on preparing your application.

The World Bank will not respond to email inquiries sent before the call for application opens. On-line applications can be submitted between January 5 ? February 2, 2016

For more details & Eligibility, Terms and Conditions please refer the Website : World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program

World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program