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Two-year donor-funded early talent programme for country-office assignments on World Bank Group projects.
Last reviewed: 18 July 2026
About the programme
Participants are appointed on Extended Term Consultant contracts and receive mentorship through project assignments.
Eligibility at a glance
- Programme type
- Fellowship
- Nationality rule
- Limited to nationals of member countries.
- Minimum degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Maximum age
- Not stated
- Required languages
- English
- Usual application period
- Set in each donor call; onboarding in September
- Intake pattern
- Annual intake
Cohorts are donor-funded and limited to nationals of the donor or developed country named in the call.
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Application periods
2026 UAE call
Application period closed · Closes 15 July 2026
The programme page lists the UAE-funded positions included in this call.
Last verified: 18 July 2026