Economics

World Bank

8 months

The RSMFP offers a competitive compensation, totaling $46,500 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.

The World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSMFP) matches aspiring development economics researchers from developing countries with World Bank research economists creating unique opportunities for the fellows to participate in rigorous policy-relevant research in the World Bank’s Development Economics Vice Presidency (DEC). Fellows will be hosted at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. for 8 months (September to May each year) and work under the supervision of researchers in the World Bank’s Development Impact Evaluation (DIME) and Development Research Group departments, engaging in high-quality and policy-relevant research projects.

After completing the program fellows will return to their home country or university to continue their studies and/or use their new skills to contribute to economic development issues.

Eligibility criteria:

•Nationals of World Bank WBG member countries, with preference to nationals of developing countries

• Graduates of master's 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

Applicants will have the option to select in the application whether they would like to be hosted by the Development research department or the Impact evaluation department in the World Bank’s Development Economics Vice Presidency (DEC).