AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program 2026

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 to 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.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: September 1, 2025
2. Type: Fellowship
3. Sponsor: African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

Eligibility Criteria for AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program 2026

1. Must be an AERC researcher, including researchers from the AERC collaborative PhD programme CPP);
2. Must have an active AERC research project at least at the interim/post-field stage or final research paper stage; and
3. The research project must be pertinent to the research agenda of the World Bank Africa Region and imperatives for sustained African development.

Application Documents

The expression of interest by applicants should include:

1. A two-page statement of interest.
2. A draft paper on a subject pertinent to the research agenda of the Africa region of the World Bank and imperatives facing African development.
3. If you teach a relevant course, the curriculum/course materials that you would like to improve while visiting the World Bank; and
4. Copy of your updated curriculum vitae.

Benefits of AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program 2026

1. The objectives of the collaboration are to
2. Enhance AERC’s capacity to boost economic policy research in sub-Saharan Africa
3. Help strengthen AERC’s global linkages in areas of economic policy, academic research, and graduate training
4. Deepen and broaden the policy impact of both AERC and AFRCE
5. To enhance the skills and output (especially publications and courses) of individual African researchers by providing access to wider and better information, networks and economic research and data accessible via the World Bank

How to Apply

Application packages must be emailed to the AERC Research Department (research@aercafrica.org). Up to 3 awards will be announced in 2025/2026 cohort.

Please submit your expression of interest on or before the (September 1, 2025). Late applications will not be considered.

For more details, visit AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program webpage

Application Deadline

September 1, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program 2026