AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program 2023 Application Portal -

AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program. Be informed that the AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program Portal for all Interested candidates. AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program is currently onsale for all eligible Applicant who may wish to apply for the ongoing application process.

The requirements and qualifications for applying for the on going Applicant should have been AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program.

How to Apply for AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program

Benefits of AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program

The visiting scholars program provides an opportunity for AERC researchers to visit the World Bank for four 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 visiting scholars will be expected to be part of the AFRCE team; attend AFRCE-led activities; benefit from capacity-building efforts being organized by AFRCE, including collaboration with scholars and peers doing analytical work on World Bank Regional Flagship Studies;

interact with the World
Bank’s researchers; fully utilize the World Bank’s resources to:

(i) revise their draft paper and submit to the World Bank Working Paper Series and a ranking Journal;

(ii) present at least one seminar on their own research while in the program;

(iii) contribute meaningfully to the World Bank’s Africa Region ongoing research and analytical work; and

(iv) comply with all other terms and conditions included in their terms of reference and applicable consultancy contract.

How to Apply for AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program

AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program Qualification and 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.
Must have completed a PhD programme.

How to Apply for AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program

Documents Required for Application

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 the candidate teaches 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 (research@aercafrica.org).
Please submit your expression of interest on or before the 18 June 2022. Late applications will not be considered.
Women are especially encouraged to apply.

How to Apply for AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program

For more details,visit AERC website

Application Deadline

June 18, 2022

About African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

Established in 1988, the African Economic Research Consortium is a capacity building institution to inform economic policies in sub-Saharan Africa. AERC has three primary components: research, training and policy outreach. The organization integrates economic policy research, postgraduate training and policy outreach within a network of researchers, universities and policy makers in Africa and worldwide.