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World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2027

World Bank Group
0 days left · 25 Aug 2026

About this opportunity

Fellowship for African nationals finishing or having recently completed a Ph.D. in a field related to the World Bank’s work. Deadline: August 25, 2026.

The World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2027 offers recent Ph.D. graduates and final-year Ph.D. candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa a six-month assignment to gain hands-on experience at WBG offices.

What it offers

  • A six-month assignment at WBG headquarters in Washington, D.C. or a country office.
  • Work on research, economic policy, technical assistance, and lending operations contributing to the WBG’s goal of eliminating poverty and increasing shared prosperity.

Who can apply

  • Must be a Ph.D. candidate in the last year of their program or a recent graduate within three years of Ph.D. completion.
  • Must be a Sub-Saharan Africa national.
  • Must be 32 years or younger by January 1, 2027.
  • Must have an excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
  • Must possess strong quantitative and analytical skills.

What you'll do

  • Spend six months getting hands-on experience at WBG headquarters in Washington D.C. or a country office.
  • Work on research, economic policy, technical assistance, and lending operations.

How to apply

  • Application Launch: July 15, 2026
  • Application Deadline: August 25, 2026
  • Click here to apply for the WBG Africa Fellowship Program.
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Key details

TypeFellowship
LocationPan-African
LevelPh.D.
Deadline25 Aug 2026
EligibilityAfrica
Open to applicants across Africa.
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