AERC World Bank Visiting Scholarship 2026 in USA
The AERC World Bank Visiting Scholarship provides a 4-6 month research opportunity at the World Bank in Washington, D.C., for African economic policy researchers. Applications are open until September 6, 2026.
Overview
The AERC World Bank Visiting Scholarship is a partnership between the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) and the World Bank's Africa Region Chief Economist’s Office. It invites qualifying researchers to spend four to six months in Washington, D.C., focusing on economic policy research pertinent to African development. Participants collaborate directly with World Bank researchers, access extensive data resources, and contribute to regional analytical work.
Benefits
- Engage in dedicated work on your own economic development research for Africa.
- Collaborate with World Bank researchers and the Africa Region Chief Economist’s Office.
- Gain access to valuable World Bank resources, data, and ongoing analytical projects.
- Opportunity to revise and submit a paper for the World Bank Working Paper Series and a peer-reviewed journal.
- Present at least one research seminar during the visit.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be AERC researchers, which includes individuals from the AERC collaborative PhD programme (CPP).
- Candidates must hold an active AERC research project that has reached at least the interim/post-field stage or final paper stage.
- The proposed research project must align with the World Bank Africa Region research agenda and African development imperatives.
- Women, francophone, and lusophone candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Candidates must prepare and submit the necessary application documents via email:
- A two-page statement of interest.
- A draft paper relevant to the Africa region research agenda.
- Curriculum or course materials (if you wish to improve them while visiting).
- An updated curriculum vitae (CV).
Send your complete application package to [email protected] and copy [email protected].
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by September 6, 2026.