AERC/World Bank Visiting Scholars Program 2020 Call for applications

Published: 13 May 2020 1,479 views

AERC invites its network researchers and faculty to submit an expression of interest to participate in the AERC-World Bank visiting scholars programme. The fellowship programme will enable participants to spend time at the World Bank, work on their own research relevant to economic development in Africa, and to work with the World Bank’s researchers, especially those in the Africa Region.

AERC-World Bank Research Scholarship

Benefits of AERC-World Bank Research Scholarship

1. The visiting scholars program provides an opportunity for AERC researchers to visit the World Bank for four months, with a total of three researchers visiting every year.
2. The visiting scholars will be expected to be part of the AFRCE team; attend AFRCE-led activities; benefit from capacity-building efforts being organized by AFRCE, including collaboration with scholars and peers doing analytical work on World Bank Regional Flagship Studies; interact with the World
   Bank’s researchers; fully utilize the World Bank’s resources

Requirements for AERC-World Bank Research Scholarship

1. Must be an AERC researcher, including researchers from the AERC collaborative PhD programme CPP);
2. Must have an active AERC research project at least at interim/post field stage or final research paper stage; and
3. The research project must be pertinent to the research agenda of the World Bank Africa Region and imperatives for sustained African development.
4. Must have completed a PhD programme.

Selection Process

Visiting scholars will be selected from among AERC network members based on set guidelines including the World Bank’s policies and procedures.

Application Deadline

How to Apply