Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program

The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program provides support to young researchers working in academic and research institutions from eligible countries preparing a doctoral thesis.

Deadline for application

How to apply

The application form for the 2013 cycle will be online on April 30, 2013.

·	General information

·	Application information

Country of Origin

Level of study

World Bank Member Countries

PhD

Field of study

Scholarship Value

Candidate's field of research should be related to development at the master's level, in fields such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development‑related subject.

travel

insurance

·	living expenses

·	fees for courses and participation to seminars

·	books and software allowance

The maximum amount of the grant is US$ 25,000.

Requirements for application

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

·	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, 1968 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 in their home or another developing country.

·	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 for a period of five to ten months.