AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program, 2023 for Course

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: African countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Research projects pertinent to the research agenda of the World Bank Africa Region and imperatives for sustained African development
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
• Must be an AERC researcher, including researchers from the AERC collaborative PhD program (CPP)
• Must have an active AERC research project at least at the interim/post-field stage or final research paper stage

Offered Benefits

The AERC-World Bank visiting scholars program offers the following benefits:

• Opportunity to spend four months at the World Bank
• Work on personal research projects related to economic development in Africa
• Collaborate with the World Bank’s researchers
• Participate in AFRCE-led activities and capacity-building efforts
• Access to the World Bank’s resources, data, and networks
• Opportunities to revise and submit papers for publication
• Present research in seminars
• Contribute to the World Bank’s ongoing research and analytical work

Application Process

• How to Apply: Interested applicants must submit an expression of interest via email to the AERC Research Department at .
• Supporting Documents: The application package must include:
• A two-page statement of interest
• Draft paper on a subject pertinent to the research agenda of the World Bank Africa Region and imperatives facing African development
• Curriculum/course materials for relevant courses (if applicable)
• Updated curriculum vitae
• Admission Requirements: Applicants must fulfill the following admission requirements:
• The research project must be pertinent to the research agenda of the World Bank Africa Region, and imperatives for sustained African development.
• Language Requirement: Applicants must fulfill one of the following language requirements:
• Applicants must be fluent in English language (verbally as well as written)