ADB Visiting Fellow Program
The ADB Visiting Fellow Program supports economics researchers to collaborate, present, and publish policy-relevant research with ADB experts on key development topics in Manila.
Funder: Asian Development Bank
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application period closing, projected)
Funding Amounts: Travel reimbursement, per diem, hotel/meals allowance, and modest honorarium; visit duration 5–20 working days.
Summary: Enables researchers in economics to collaborate, present, and publish research with ADB experts at the Manila headquarters on key development topics.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; application dates are projected and may change.
Description
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Visiting Fellow Program invites researchers and academics in economics and related fields to present their ongoing work, engage with ADB experts, and participate in research discussions at ADB headquarters in Manila. Fellows collaborate on research topics such as climate change, digital transformation, human capital, inclusive development, macro and financial stability, private sector development, and regional cooperation. The program is designed to foster knowledge exchange and policy-relevant research, with the expectation that fellows will publish their work as part of the ADB Economics Working Paper series. Fellows are expected to deliver lectures or presentations and contribute to current and upcoming ADB projects.
