World bank

World Bank is a reputable international organization that runs with the aim of providing financial assistance and advice to developing nations of the world; in a bid to aid their economic development and progress.

Each year, the World Bank offers a series of programs for academic and professional development. See curated links below:

Open: World Bank Robert S. McNamara (RSM) Fellowship 2019/2020 for Developing Countries

World Bank Scholarships

The World Bank funds the Robert S. McNamara (RSM) International Fellowship for Doctoral students to study at a World Bank country, in development related fields. Application Deadline: 2nd May 2019 Eligible Countries: World Bank Member Countries To be taken at (country): Host Institution in any country other than candidates home country Eligible Subject Areas: Economics, health, education, agriculture, … Read more

Yokohama National University Masters in Infrastructure Management (IMP) Scholarships 2019/2021 for Developing Countries – Japan

 Yokohama National University, with a grant funded by the Government of Japan and administered by the World Bank under the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJWBGSP), is now seeking prospective students for its inter-faculty Master’s Degree Program in Infrastructure Management (IMP).  Application Deadline: 28th February 2019. Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: Citizens of low and middle income … Read more

World Bank/Wharton School Ideas for Action Competition 2020 for Students and Young Professionals

World Bank Scholarships

The World Bank and the Wharton School invite students and young professionals from around the world to develop innovative ideas for financing and implementing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Application Deadline: 29th February, 2020 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: All About the Award: Ideas for Action, now hosting its fourth global competition, aims to provide young leaders … Read more

World Bank/RUFORUM Strengthening Higher Agricultural Education in Africa (SHAEA) 2018 Call for Proposals

The governments of six African countries, the World Bank Group, and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) are calling for proposals from eligible higher education institutions to become a Regional Anchor University (RAU) with a focus of addressing skills and knowledge gaps in agriculture facing Sub-Saharan Africa. Application Deadline: 30th November 2018 … Read more

Call for Papers: World Bank Development Research Group International Conference (Fully-funded to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) 2018

 The World Bank Development Research Group based in Kuala Lumpur is organizing its third international conference, with the theme Globalization: Contents and Discontents. Application Deadline: 1st October 2018 To Be Taken At (Country): Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia About the Award: The conference aims to bring together policymakers and academics to discuss the consequences of various aspects of globalization including trade, … Read more

Call for Papers: 1st Joint IMF-OECD-World Bank Conference on Structural Reforms (Funded to Paris, France) 2018

The organising committee is soliciting papers on the areas outlined for the 2018 Joint IMF-OECD-World Bank Conference on Structural Reforms. Application Deadline: 31st January 2018 Eligible Countries: All To Be Taken At (Country): OECD Headquarters, Paris, France About the Award: The aim of the conference is to bring together policymakers and practitioners, international institutions, and leading academics to shed … Read more

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