World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2027 for Ph.D. students & recent graduates

Applications are open for the World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2027 for Ph.D. candidates and recent Ph.D. graduates who are Sub-Saharan Africa nationals. The program provides six months of hands-on experience at a World Bank Group headquarters or a country office, where fellows work on research, economic policy, technical assistance, and lending operations to support poverty reduction and shared prosperity goals.

Six months of hands-on experience at WBG HQ or a country office; work on research, economic policy, technical assistance, and lending operations related to poverty reduction and shared prosperity.

Be a recent Ph.D. graduate (within three years of completion) or be enrolled in the last year of the Ph.D. program. Have an excellent command of English and strong quantitative/analytical skills. Be 32 years of age or younger by January 1, 2027.

Visit the World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program page for application details and submission.