Internship Program

Research Fellowships

About Research Fellowships

ADB offers a maximum of five annual research fellowship assignments with the full cost financed by the research fellow's academic institution, grant agency or research fellow (i.e., costs related to the fellowship).

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Typical Projects

Research fellows complete a research paper under the supervision of an experienced ADB professional staff and present the results of their research to ADB staff.

The project topics vary widely and differ from year to year depending on the identified needs and work programs within ADB. A sample of project topics from the 2004 Research Fellowship Program includes

• Resettlement Aspects of Project Administration and Related Activities
• Socio-economic Impact of Water Supply in Developing Countries Especially Kathmandu
• Legal Issues on Microfinance Research in Cambodia
• Research on the Monetary and Exchange Rate Policies in ASEAN Countries

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Selection Process

The selection process occurs on an annual basis and depends on securing a match between the relevant experience and skills of the applicant and the project needs of ADB.

1. The academic institution's internship coordinator registers online.

2. Applicants submit CV and a three-page research proposal for a specific department of interest.

3. ADB evaluates applications received using the following as selection criteria: academic qualifications, relevant experience, and required skills for the specific project. ADB also considers institutional representation, gender, and nationality balance in the process.

4. Selected research fellows are notified and their acceptance is contingent upon the endorsement of the applicant from the sponsoring academic institution or grant agency and subject to a reference clearance.

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