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 December 2012 and November 2013. 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 July 31, 2012. The awards will be announced in November 2012.

Correspondence and information requests may be sent to:

email: rsm_fellowships@worldbank.org
fax: (202) 522-4036