[UgaBYTES] Robert S. McNamara Fellowships opportunity 2009-2010

[Meddie Mayanja]

Friends, 

This might interest you.

The World Bank is announcing the  Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program Application 2009-2010. The Fellowship Program provides support to young researchers working in academic and research institutions from developing countries, and preparing a doctoral thesis in a subject related to development. Research grants cover residence costs in a university or research center in a member country of the World Bank other than the home country or country of residence of the candidate. Fellowships are awarded for a period of five to ten months and must be completed between July 2009 and June 2010. The maximum amount of the grant is US$25,000.

Application forms and information about the application procedure are available on the World Bank Scholarships Program website: (www.worldbank.org/scholarships). Completed application packages must be received in Washington, DC, by February 28th, 2009. The awards will be announced in May 2009.

Correspondence and information requests may be sent to:
The World Bank
Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program
MSN J2-204
1818 H St. NW
Washington DC 20433 USA
fax: (202) 522-4036
email: rsm_fellowships at worldbank.org
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Meddie