The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program provides support to young researchers working in academic and research institutions from developing countries, and preparing a doctoral thesis in a subject related to development.
Research grants cover residence costs in a university or research center in a member country of the World Bank other than the home country or country of residence of the candidate. Fellowships are awarded for a period of five to ten months and must be completed between July 2008 and June 2009. The maximum amount of the grant is US$25,000.
Application forms and Information about the application procedure are available on the World Bank Scholarships Program website: (www.worldbank.org/scholarships). Completed application packages must be received in Washington, D.C., by March 31, 2008. The awards will be announced in June 2008.
Correspondences and information requests may be sent to:
The World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program MSN J2-204 1818 H St. NW Washington DC, 20433, USA
