Scholarship · USA

Robert S. McNamara Phd Research Fellowships

Fully funded USA Masters Deadline 30 April Annual
Robert S. McNamara Phd Research Fellowships

What the award covers

RSMFP offers a competitive compensation, totaling $42,750 net of income taxes per fellow for an 8-month fellowship (paid in monthly installments). Since the fellows will be hosted at the World Bank in Washington D.C., the World Bank’s HR Operations unit will assist the selected candidates with their ap­plication for G4 visa. The fellowship does not cover travel expenses.

Who can apply

International Students are eligible.

Eligibility

To be considered for the RSMFP, applicants must be:

  • Nationals of World Bank WBG member countries, with preference to nationals of developing countries;
  • Graduates of MA level studies or currently pursuing a PhD in Economics or a related field;
  • No more than 35 years of age (by June 30th of the year the fellowship starts);
  • Available to relocate to Washington, D.C. for the duration of the fellowship.

How to apply

  • Applications are done online at the official website. Deadline is 30 April 2021.
  • It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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