The AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Programme 2026/2027

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About AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Programme

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. 

• Sponsor Organisation: The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

Benefits of AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Programme

• The fellowship program will enable participants to spend time at the World Bank, work on their own research relevant to economic development in Africa and work with World

AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Programme 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 Date and Process

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 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. 

Application Deadline

06 September, 2026

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