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FULLY FUNDED: Apply for this World Bank Africa Fellowship Program 2024/25!
The World Bank Group's Africa Region has launched the 2025 Africa Fellowship Program, inviting applications from Ph.D. candidates and recent graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative aims to empower the next generation of African leaders in development research, policy-making, and poverty reduction. The program seeks talented young Africans who have recently completed or are nearing completion of their Ph.D. in a field relevant to the World Bank's mission.
The fellowship offers a six-month assignment at World Bank offices in Washington D.C. or country offices, providing hands-on experience in operations, knowledge generation, policy design, and institution building. Fellows will contribute to research, economic policy, technical assistance, and lending operations that support the World Bank's goals of poverty reduction and shared prosperity.
Successful applicants will:
- Spend six months at World Bank headquarters or a country office (in-person attendance required from January-June 2025)
- Work on research, policy, technical assistance, and lending operations that support poverty reduction and shared prosperity
Note: Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Consultant fees and round-trip economy air travel to Washington D.C. or a World Bank country office will be provided to fellows.
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Additional Information
- Gain hands-on experience in World Bank operations and policies
- Contribute to research, economic policy, technical assistance, and lending operations that support poverty reduction and shared prosperity
- Develop skills in knowledge generation, policy design, and institution building
- Work with experienced professionals and build networks in the field of development
- Enhance your career prospects in international institutions, African governments, think tanks, and academia
- Receive consultant fees and round-trip economy-class air travel to Washington D.C. or a WBG country office
- Be part of a strong pipeline of young African talent interested in a career in development
- Opportunity to work on innovative projects and initiatives that promote development in Africa
- Collaborate with other fellows and professionals from diverse backgrounds
- Gain a deeper understanding of the World Bank's goals and operations
- Contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa
- Be a recent Ph.D. graduate (within three years) or in their final year of Ph.D. studies
- Demonstrate excellent English language skills (written and verbal)
- Possess strong quantitative and analytical abilities
- Be 32 years old or younger by January 2025
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