World Bank-funded Fellowships Program for Developing Countries - 2013
The World Bank-funded Robert S. McNamara (RSM) Fellowships Program
Course(s) Offered: Any Development-related field
Course level: Postgraduate (doctoral, research)
Provider: RSM endowment fund (World bank, Governments)
Country to Study in: Any country
Scholarship Description
The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program was established in 1982 by a resolution of the Executive Directors to award fellowships for full-time study or research at the postgraduate level in fields related to economic development.
Course(s) Offered: Any Development-related field
Course level: Postgraduate (doctoral, research)
Provider: RSM endowment fund (World bank, Governments)
Country to Study in: Any country
Scholarship Description
The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program was established in 1982 by a resolution of the Executive Directors to award fellowships for full-time study or research at the postgraduate level in fields related to economic development.
Funding for the Program was provided by US$1 million contribution from the World Bank and US$1.8 million from the governments of Bangladesh, China, India, Kuwait, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, and former Yugoslavia. The income from the investment of the endowment fund set up with these contributions currently provides the funding for the fellowships.
The purpose of the grant is to help fellows advance their doctoral research work through a residency period of five to ten months in a host institution in a country other than their home country or country of residence. It provides support to lecturers and young researchers working in academic and research institutions from eligible countries preparing a doctoral thesis.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following general criteria to be eligible for a fellowship award:
- Be a national and resident of a World Bank member country which is currently eligible to borrow;
- Candidates should be under 45 years of age. Candidates born before July 31, 1967 will not be considered;
- Must have completed and been awarded at least a Master's degree, or equivalent, at the time of application;
- Be regularly registered in a development related doctoral program;
- Must have completed all coursework and exam requirements for their doctoral program;
- Be employed as full time lecturer or researcher by an academic or research institution in their home country;
- Be accepted as a visiting scholar by a renowned university located outside the country of origin or residence for a period of five to ten months.
The Scholarship Program does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, research projects, and fields of studies not related to development. All these requests will not be considered by these world bank scholarship programs.
Selection Criteria (Fellowships Award):
Eligible candidates are evaluated by external reviewers based on three criteria: academic performance, teaching and research experience, and relevance of the proposed research program.
In addition to the merit criteria, the Selection Committee takes into account other factors such as availability of budget, geographical diversity and gender balance.
Eligible groups
Citizens and residents of a World Bank member country which is currently eligible to borrow.
Participating Institutions
Any host institution which would designate an academic advisor to assist the fellow during his research period. Host institutions should also commit to provide the fellow with basic amenities such as office space and access to a computer, and to facilitate his/her research activities.
Fields of study / Research
Fields related to development such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development‑related subject.
Number of awards
Not specified by provider, but several will be awarded
Sponsorship duration
A 5 to 10 month period in a renowned university or research center. Fellows are expected to advance their research work mainly by using the facilities and resources provided by the host institution and by interacting with peers.
Fellowship benefits (Grants)
Candidates are requested to submit a budget for their fellowship covering the costs related to their research program: travel; insurance and living expenses; fees for courses and participation to seminars; and a books and software allowance.
The grant amount to be awarded to each fellow will be decided by the Selection Committee. The maximum amount of the grant is US$ 25,000.
Please note that during the research period at the host institution, the fellows are expected to have access to essential resources such as reference books and research publications, databases, and software; attend seminars and eventually courses; and to benefit by interacting with peers.
Method of Application
Application forms are available in English, French, and Spanish in PDF format.
To apply, visit the link below for complete details (who can apply, what program supports, host institutions, fellowships award, grants and fellow's commitments and requirements) and application.
Any change of the original formatting of the application form is not acceptable and the application will not be processed. Applications sent by fax or e-mail will not be processed.
Applications and correspondence should be mailed to:
The World Bank
Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program
1818 H Street, NW - MSN J4-402
Washington, DC 20433
USA
DEADLINES:
The annual fellowship application deadline date is July 31st of every year.
PLEASE NOTE:
Only lecturers and researchers from eligible countries working on their doctoral thesis can apply for the fellowship. Candidates should be under 45 years, and have completed any course work or exams required for their doctoral program.
Resource: List of Eligible Developing Countries
The Program Office can also be contacted at:
Tel.: +1 (202) 473-6849:
Fax: +1 (202) 522-4036
email: rsm_fellowships@worldbank.org
Website: http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships/
Application Deadline: 31 July 2013
Open to International students: Yes
Selection Criteria (Fellowships Award):
Eligible candidates are evaluated by external reviewers based on three criteria: academic performance, teaching and research experience, and relevance of the proposed research program.
In addition to the merit criteria, the Selection Committee takes into account other factors such as availability of budget, geographical diversity and gender balance.
Eligible groups
Citizens and residents of a World Bank member country which is currently eligible to borrow.
Participating Institutions
Any host institution which would designate an academic advisor to assist the fellow during his research period. Host institutions should also commit to provide the fellow with basic amenities such as office space and access to a computer, and to facilitate his/her research activities.
Fields of study / Research
Fields related to development such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development‑related subject.
Number of awards
Not specified by provider, but several will be awarded
Sponsorship duration
A 5 to 10 month period in a renowned university or research center. Fellows are expected to advance their research work mainly by using the facilities and resources provided by the host institution and by interacting with peers.
Fellowship benefits (Grants)
Candidates are requested to submit a budget for their fellowship covering the costs related to their research program: travel; insurance and living expenses; fees for courses and participation to seminars; and a books and software allowance.
The grant amount to be awarded to each fellow will be decided by the Selection Committee. The maximum amount of the grant is US$ 25,000.
Please note that during the research period at the host institution, the fellows are expected to have access to essential resources such as reference books and research publications, databases, and software; attend seminars and eventually courses; and to benefit by interacting with peers.
Method of Application
Application forms are available in English, French, and Spanish in PDF format.
To apply, visit the link below for complete details (who can apply, what program supports, host institutions, fellowships award, grants and fellow's commitments and requirements) and application.
Any change of the original formatting of the application form is not acceptable and the application will not be processed. Applications sent by fax or e-mail will not be processed.
Applications and correspondence should be mailed to:
The World Bank
Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program
1818 H Street, NW - MSN J4-402
Washington, DC 20433
USA
DEADLINES:
The annual fellowship application deadline date is July 31st of every year.
PLEASE NOTE:
Only lecturers and researchers from eligible countries working on their doctoral thesis can apply for the fellowship. Candidates should be under 45 years, and have completed any course work or exams required for their doctoral program.
Resource: List of Eligible Developing Countries
The Program Office can also be contacted at:
Tel.: +1 (202) 473-6849:
Fax: +1 (202) 522-4036
email: rsm_fellowships@worldbank.org
Website: http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships/
Application Deadline: 31 July 2013
Open to International students: Yes
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