The visiting scholars program provides an opportunity for AERC researchers to visit the World Bank for four-six months, with a total of three researchers visiting every year. Visiting scholars will be selected from among AERC network members based on set guidelines including the World Bank’s policies and procedures.
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Summary
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Benefits
- Work on your own research relevant to economic development in Africa
- Collaborate with World Bank researchers and the Africa Region Chief Economist’s Office
- Access World Bank resources, data, and analytical work
- Opportunity to revise and submit a paper to the World Bank Working Paper Series and a ranking journal
- Present at least one seminar on your research during the visit
- Contribute meaningfully to World Bank Africa Region ongoing research projects
- Develop a repository of research interests
Requirements
- Must be an AERC researcher, including researchers from the AERC collaborative PhD programme CPP);
- Must have an active AERC research project at least at interim/post field stage or final research paper stage; and
- The research project must be pertinent to the research agenda of the World Bank Africa Region, and imperatives for sustained African development.
Application Documents
The expression of interest by applicants should include:
- A two-page statement of interest.
- A draft paper on a subject pertinent to the research agenda of the Africa region of the World Bank and imperatives facing African development.
- If you teach a relevant course, the curriculum/course materials that you would like to improve while visiting the World Bank; and
- Copy of your updated curriculum vitae.
Application Deadline
September 9, 2026How To Apply
- Application packages must be emailed to the AERC Research Department using the email [email protected] copying to [email protected]). Up to 2 awards will be announced in 2026/2027 cohort.
For more information, kindly visit the AERC webpage.
