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World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2027
A six-month World Bank placement for emerging African scholars moving between development research, policy and practice.
Offered by World Bank Group
At a glance
Key facts
- Location
- Washington, DC or a World Bank country office
- Funding / Support
- Six-month paid World Bank consultancy assignment
- Career stage
- Final-year PhD candidate or recent PhD graduate
- Field / Discipline
- Development research, economics, policy and related quantitative fields
- Applications opened
- 15 Jul 2026
- Application deadline
- 25 Aug 2026
Who it is for
Sub-Saharan African nationals completing a PhD or within three years of graduation and aged 32 or younger on 1 January 2027
What the opportunity supports
A six-month consultancy placement working on research, policy, technical assistance and World Bank operations.
About the opportunity
Selected fellows join a World Bank unit in Washington, DC or a country office and contribute to research, economic policy, technical assistance and lending operations.
Before you apply
- Confirm that you meet the PhD timing and age requirements.
- Demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical ability in the application.
- Apply only through the official World Bank fellowship portal.
Last checked 1 August 2026. Confirm the current requirements when you open the official application.