Scholarship Name: Robert S. McNamara (RSM) International Fellowship Program
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 2012-2013.
Accepted Subject Areas?
Economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development related subject.
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: 1982
Scholarship Type: Doctoral scholarship Grant
Who is qualified to apply?
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, 1967 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 for a period of five to ten months.
Must be under the age of forty.
Must be from a World Bank member country.
How Many Scholarship Positions are available? Several
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
What time of year does Application Close?
Application deadline is on 31 July 2012
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, kindly 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: [email protected]