Brief description
The World Bank funds the Robert S. McNamara (RSM) International Fellowship for Doctoral students to study at host institution, in development related fields 2013-2014.
Accepted Subject Areas?
Economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development related subject.
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About Scholarship
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, to be carried out at a recognized institution in a Bank member country other than the applicant’s home country”. The award amount was fixed at US$7,500 to cover research costs through the twelve months fellowship period.
Scholarship Offered Since: 1982Scholarship Type: Doctoral scholarship Grant
Who is qualified to apply?
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, 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;
- 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.
How long will sponsorship last? Scholarship is a onetime grant
Eligible Countries: World Bank Member Countries
To be taken at (country): Host Institution in any country other than candidates home country
Application Deadline
is 31 July 2013
Offered annually? Yes.
How can I Apply?
Application forms are available in English, French, and Spanish in PDF format from link below
How can I get more information?
If you need more Information about this scholarship, visit the Scholarship Webpage
Sponsor: The World Bank
Important Notes: 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
The Program Office can also be contacted at:
Tel: +1 (202) 473-6849:
Fax: +1 (202) 522-4036
Email: rsm_fellowships@worldbank.org
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