The Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program (RSMFP) is offered to Ph.D. students of 145+ World Bank member developing countries such as India, Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, etc. RSMFP covers an amount of 44,888 USD to conduct their Ph.D. research, in a university abroad, on a development topic.
The Program is granted for 8 months. RSMFP Fellowship-eligible candidates have already enrolled in a relevant Ph.D. program. The selection process for RSMFP will be done in two phases and is based on research proposals.
READ | Monash Accounting Honors Scholarship
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program 2025 – Overview
| Name of the Organization | World Bank |
| Scholarship Type | Merit-Based, Need-Based |
| Offered by | Corporate |
| Application Deadline | – |
| No. of Scholarships | – |
| Scholarship Amount | $44,888 |
| Scholarship Renewability | Yes, Yearly |
| International Students Eligible | Yes |
| Official Website | https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships#2 |
READ | Deakin India 20% Postgraduate Bursary
Eligibility Criteria
Must follow the following eligibility criteria at the time of submission of application:
- Must be a citizen of a World Bank member developing country such as India, Bangladesh, China, etc.
- Must not hold dual citizenship in a developing country.
- The age limit is 35 years on the application deadline date.
- Must have enrolled in a Ph.D. program and be a member of the World Bank.
- Must be residing in a member developing country.
- Must have fulfilled all prerequisite coursework and exam requirements for attaining a Ph.D. program.
Application Process
Required Documentation
- RSMFP application form.
- Signature on the agreement to the terms and conditions laid down by the RSMFP.
- One LOR from the hosting university’s Ph.D. Thesis supervisor.
- One LOR from the hosting university’s research advisor.
READ | ASEAN Partner Scholarship 2025 – Eligibility, Deadline, Application Process, Selection Criteria
