Alan W. Heston Fellowship 2026 @World Bank Group

Overview

The World Bank Group invites applications for the Alan W. Heston Fellowship, a research opportunity designed to support emerging scholars and practitioners working in the field of international economic measurement.

Eligibility

The fellowship is designed for emerging scholars, researchers, and practitioners interested in advancing economic statistics and international data systems.

• Conduct research in economic measurement or statistics
• Work with international economic data and comparative methodologies
• Improve global economic data frameworks
• Contribute to research supporting international policy and development analysis

Benefits

The fellowship provides:

• Duration: 6 to 12 months
• Maximum award: Up to USD 10,000 per fellow
• Purpose: Support research activities, data analysis, and academic contributions related to global economic measurement

The funding can be used to advance ongoing research or initiate new projects that align with the fellowship’s objectives.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications through the fellowship’s official application portal, providing:

• A research proposal outlining their project
• Professional or academic background information
• Supporting documentation related to their research experience

For additional information or questions, applicants can contact the fellowship team via email at icp@worldbank.org.

Deadline

• Application opening: March 1, 2026
• Application deadline: March 29, 2026

Application URL

For more information and to apply, visit the official website: Apply Here.