Kabir Banerjee Predoctoral Fellowship 2027: Fully Supported Pathway for Emerging Development Economics Researchers from Low and Lower-Middle-Income Countries

The Kabir Banerjee Predoctoral Fellowship 2027 is a prestigious opportunity designed to identify, support, and elevate talented aspiring researchers from low and lower-middle-income countries who are interested in pursuing academic careers in development economics. Offered by the Weiss Fund for Research in Development Economics, the fellowship aims to bridge the gap between undergraduate or master’s studies and doctoral-level education by connecting promising candidates with leading economists and world-class universities. The program seeks to address underrepresentation of researchers from developing countries within highly competitive predoctoral programs and provides pathways through endorsement, mentorship, and institutional support.

Endorsement from the Weiss Fund; opportunities to be invited to apply for pre-approved two-year predoctoral research positions; mentorship from leading economists; access to academic networks and research training; potential research publication opportunities; increased visibility among participating universities and economists.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from an institution located in a low-income or lower-middle-income country. Alternatively, applicants who completed secondary education in such a country but obtained their university education elsewhere may be considered.

Apply via the provided application portal; follow the coachsponsored process to obtain endorsement and placement opportunities within the fellowship network.