AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Programme 2026 for African Researchers. – Opportunities For Africans

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Application Deadline: September 1, 2025

Applications at the moment are open for the 2026 AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Programme. The visiting students program supplies a possibility for AERC researchers to go to the World Bank for four-six months, with a complete of three researchers visiting yearly. Visiting students will probably be chosen from amongst AERC community members based mostly on set tips together with the World Bank’s insurance policies and procedures.

AERC invites its community researchers and college to submit an expression of curiosity to take part within the AERC-World Bank visiting students program. The fellowship programme will allow individuals to spend time on the World Bank, work on their very own analysis related to financial improvement in Africa, and to work with the World Bank’s researchers to develop, particularly these within the Africa Region.

Visiting Scholars

The visiting students will probably be anticipated to be part of the Office of the Chief Economist for Africa Region (AFRCE) workforce; attend AFRCE-led actions; profit from capacity-building efforts being organized by AFRCE, together with collaboration with students and friends doing analytical work on World Bank Regional Flagship Studies; work together with the World Bank’s researchers; totally make the most of the World Bank’s assets to: (i) revise their draft paper and submit it to the World Bank Working Paper Series and a rating Journal; (ii) current no less than one seminar on their very own analysis whereas in this system; (iii) contribute meaningfully to the World Bank’s Africa Region ongoing analysis and analytical work; (iv) develop a repository of analysis pursuits; and (v) adjust to all different phrases and circumstances included of their phrases of reference and relevant consultancy contract.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be an AERC researcher, together with researchers from the AERC collaborative PhD programme CPP);
• Must have an lively AERC analysis mission no less than at interim/publish subject stage or last analysis paper stage; and
• The analysis mission should be pertinent to the analysis agenda of the World Bank Africa Region, and imperatives for sustained African improvement.  

Application Process:

The expression of curiosity by candidates ought to embody:

1. A two-page assertion of curiosity.
2. A draft paper on a topic pertinent to the analysis agenda of the Africa area of the World Bank   and imperatives dealing with African improvement. 
3. If you train a related course, the curriculum/course supplies that you just want to enhance whereas visiting the World Bank; and
4. Copy of your up to date curriculum vitae.

Application packages should be emailed to the AERC Research Department ([email protected]). Up to three awards will probably be introduced in 2025/2026 cohort.

Please submit your expression of curiosity on or earlier than the (September 1, 2025). Late functions won’t be thought of.

For More Information:

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