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The deadline for submission of applications for Robert S. McNamara (RSM) Fellowships Program is July 31, 2012.
The
Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program provides support to young
researchers working in academic and research institutions from eligible
countries preparing a doctoral thesis. Research grants cover residence
costs for a 5 to 10 month period in a renowned university or research
center. Fellows are expected to advance their research work mainly by
using the facilities and resources provided by the host institution and
by interacting with peers.
Only
lecturers and researchers from eligible countries working on their
doctoral thesis can apply for the fellowship. Candidates should be under
45 years, and have completed any course work or exams required for
their doctoral program.
What Does the Program Support?
The
purpose of the grant is to help fellows advance their doctoral research
work through a residency period of five to ten months in a host
institution in a country other than their home country or country of
residence. During the research period at the host institution, the
fellows are expected to have access to essential resources such as
reference books and research publications, databases, and software;
attend seminars and eventually courses; and to benefit by interacting
with peers.
Candidates
should be accepted or invited by a host institution which would
designate an academic advisor to assist the fellow during his research
period. Host institutions should also commit to provide the fellow with
basic amenities such as office space and access to a computer, and to
facilitate his/her research activities.
Fields of Research
Candidate's field of research should be related to development at the master's level, in fields such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development‑related subject.
Candidate's field of research should be related to development at the master's level, in fields such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development‑related subject.
Eligible
candidates are evaluated by external reviewers based on three criteria:
academic performance, teaching and research experience, and relevance
of the proposed research program. The top candidates are submitted to
the Selection Committee, which includes World Bank senior experts and
Donors representatives, for final selection. In addition to the merit
criteria, the Selection Committee takes into account other factors such
as availability of budget, geographical diversity and gender balance.
Candidates
are requested to submit a budget for their fellowship covering the
costs related to their research program: travel; insurance and living
expenses; fees for courses and participation to seminars; and a books
and software allowance. The grant amount to be awarded to each fellow
will be decided by the Selection Committee. The maximum amount of the
grant is US$ 25,000.
Fellows
are required to issue two reports, a mid-term report during the
fellowship period and a final report containing the results of the
research. The results of the McNamara fellows research work may be
considered for publication by the World Bank. Fellows are expected to
return to their home countries and resume their academic or research
position upon completion of the fellowship. They are also expected to
mention the McNamara fellowship award in any publication related to
their doctoral research work, including their thesis, and to provide the
Program with a copy of their thesis upon graduation.
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