Apply for a World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowship! (PhD candidates)

This fellowship supports developing country PhD candidates to conduct innovative, development-related, doctoral research under the supervision of a research advisor abroad.

*Attention! These Guidelines are not valid for applicants to a master’s degree. For more information about scholarships for masters studies visit the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program webpage.

*Attention! Please see updated FAQs with a fuller explanation of the educational requirements for eligible candidates.

To begin the web-based application process for a Robert S. McNamara fellowship, we recommend that you:

1. Review the Application Guidelines and FAQs posted below. The Application Guidelines contain the complete set of eligibility requirements associated with this fellowship.
 Application_Guidelines         FAQs (these FAQs are updated regularly)

2. To apply, click on APPLY ONLINE HERE and use the instructions "Accessing the Online RSMFP Application" posted below to Log-in.

Accessing_the_Online_RSMFP_Application 

3. Refer to "Navigating the Online RSMFP Application" posted below for guidance on how to maneuver within the various components of the on-line application. 

Navigating_the_Online_RSMFP_Application 

4. Complete the application, refering to the Application Guidelines and FAQs posted above. Please note:

i) The FAQs document is updated regularly to ensure clarity of instructions.

ii) You will be required to upload a proposed budget for RSM financing in the application. The template you are required to use for this budget can be downloaded here.

iii) The application is available only in English, although applicants are given the choice at the top of the Application Form to enter the required information in English, French or Spanish

Source: http://web.worldbank.org