Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program 2024

Start your learning adventure wherever around the globe. We have good news! Applications for the Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program are now open. In this article, we’ll provide a detailed explanation of this scholarship, its advantages and the step-by-step process for applying.

Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program 2024-2025 is a completely paid scholarship for students from abroad. This award is for PhD studies. It provides the winner with up to $42,750 in net per fellow over the course of an 8-month fellowship.

The World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program grants fellowships for Ph.D. applicants from developing nations to pursue creative and development-related research under the guidance of a study advisor at an overseas partner organization through six to ten months of residency.

Key Program Features

Experience in the field Fellows will be working in World Bank projects under the direct supervision of World Bank DEC researchers and will receive instruction on cutting-edge research methods and technology and will be able to participate in those involved in World Bank operations. In accordance with the nature of the projects they’ll have the chance to contribute to DEC’s publications, and possibly collaborate alongside DEC researchers, participate in field missions and communicate directly with clients.

Capacity development Fellows will receive an one-week onboarding session in the technical area prior to the beginning of the program. It will also include instruction on reproducible research methods. In the course of the program fellows will take part in regular continuing education classes and other activities, in order to improve their capabilities. Through their interactions with DEC economists Fellows will improve their ability to recognize research, analyze, and write about key issues in the field of development policy.

The dissemination of the research Fellows will be asked to write blogs based upon their research conducted during fellowship conducted with researchers from the DEC researchers. This is a chance to highlight research and contribute to the development policy debate. Every every year the most popular four blogs will be featured in the DEC’s Let’s Talk Development blog.

Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: PhD
Institution(s): World Bank
Study in: Any Country
Courses offered:Applicants will have the choice to choose on the application form if they prefer for their course to be run by the department of research and development as well as the department of impact evaluation within the world bank’s development economics Vice-Presidential Office (DEC).
Deadline Deadline: The 2023 applications have been closed. The application process will resume the 1st of February 2024. and close on April 30 and 4.4

Scholarship Coverage

Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program offers the winner with:

A total of $42,750 net for each fellow for 8 months of program (paid with monthly payments)
Because they will be residing by the World Bank in Washington D.C. The HR Department of the World Bank will assist the candidates who have been selected with visa applications, by sending invitation letters.

NOTE: The fellowship does not pay for visa application fees and travel expenses. It does not cover other costs to transport and/or assist family members of fellows.

Eligibility Criteria for Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program

Candidates must meet the requirements listed below to be qualified to apply for Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program

Required Languages: English
Countries that are eligible:Nationals of World Bank WBG member countries preferring those from developing countries.
Graduates of MA level studies or who are currently working towards the pursuit of a PhD or a PhD in Economics or another related field.
Not more than 35 years old (by the 30th day of June ^day in the calendar year when the Fellowship begins);
You are able for relocation in Washington, D.C. for the duration of the fellowship.

How to Apply for Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program?

Go to the official website provided at the end. Here are the essential guidelines to apply for this award:

RSMFP application must be completed online. RSMFP request must be submitted on-line by the deadline date for applications and must include:

A resume
Research interests statement A statement on research interest must be a description of research interests and should indicate the research programs of particular interest within DEC.
Contact information for a recommendation letter,
A written example (optional),
A code example (optional).

All documents required are required to submit online. Any documents submitted via email, mail or by any other method that the application online form is not evaluated.