Nationals of Sub-Saharan African countries who are in the final year of a PhD or completed a PhD within the previous three years. Applicants must be 32 years old or younger by January 1, 2027, have strong quantitative and analytical skills, and be able to work in English.

Selected fellows complete a six-month assignment at World Bank Group headquarters or in a country office. The programme gives early-career African researchers and professionals exposure to World Bank Group operations, research, policy and institutions.