Applications are currently being accepted for The AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Programme 2026/2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) and The World Bank, Africa Region Chief Economist’s Office (AFRCE), signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a mutually beneficial collaborative partnership. The AERC-World Bank visiting scholars programme is central to the collaboration between the two institutions.
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.
The expression of interest by applicants should include:
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.
Please submit your expression of interest on or before the (September 6, 2026). Late applications will not be considered.
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