World Bank Robert Fellowships Program (RSMFP)- USA

Brief Description:

The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSMFP) of the World Bank is now accepting applications. If you are a scholar from a World Bank member country in developed countries who is interested in engaging in this wonderful initiative, apply now for the Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSMFP), an 8-month programme that will fund your PhD study up to USD $42750.

Selected candidates would be able to conduct their study at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC.
Scholarship Details:

Opportunity Type: Fully Funded, Partially Funded

Language Requirement: Not Required

Language of Instruction: English

Application period: April 30, 2021

Program period: September 2021- April 2022.

Type: Full time

Program content:

Training and professional experience: You will work on the World Bank Projects under the direct supervision of WB DEC researchers. You will receive cutting-edge training.

Capacity building: You will receive a 1-week technical onboarding that includes training on reproducible research practices. You will have the opportunity to work with WBG economists, build skills and advance your skills in identifying, studying and writing about significant development pilot questions.

Research Blog writing: You need to write a blog based on your fellowship research. Four top blogs is published each year on Let’s Talk Development Blog.

Benefits:

The world bank fellowships offer the following benefits to successful applicants:

·        8 months research program

·        42750 USD total compensation offered to each fellow in monthly installment.

·        G4 Visa assistance

Note: The fellow is responsible for travel costs.

Partner country and Organizations:

·        World Bank

·        Government Bangladesh

·        Government of China,

·        India

·        Kuwait

·        Nigeria

·        Pakistan

·        Peru

·        And Former Yugoslavia

Eligibility:

The applicant should meet the following requirements:

·        Be a citizen of a World Bank member country. preference will be given to the nationals of developing countries.s

·        Not have dual citizenship of a developed country

·        Have the maximum age of 35 years

·        have completed/expected to complete their master’s degree by July 1, 2021, or Currently enrolled in a Doctoral degree in economics or related fields such as economics, political science, public policy, mathematics, sociology, international development, data science and statistics.

·        Not be a staff or family member of World Bank Staff.

·        Be able to relocate to World Bank HQ in Washington, D.C during the fellowship.

·        Be 35 or under the age of 35 years

How to Apply?

Eligible candidates should follow the steps below:

·        Prepare your documents

·        Read the complete eligible and guidelines that will be available here at the time of the application period.

·        Apply online

·        Required documents;

·        Application form

·        Resume in pdf format

·        Statement of research interests,  (max 500 words).

·        contact details  of one academic reference for the recommendation

·        Certificate or diploma of the highest degree

·        Apply 

·        For more information please visit the World Bank Robert S MCNamara Fellowships Program (RSMFP)

Deadline: April 30, 2021