Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program: 2027 Application Windows Announced

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) offers full graduate scholarships—including tuition, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and round-trip airfare—to nationals from developing countries with professional experience in development-related fields. Applications will be accepted through two upcoming windows: January 16 to February 26, 2027, and March 29 to May 21, 2027. To apply, candidates must meet specific criteria such as holding a bachelor's degree earned at least three years prior, having at least three years of professional experience, and securing unconditional admission to a participating master's program. Further details are available in the attached flyer.

Apply Now: Virtual Winter Internships at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India

Warm greetings from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur!

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications from students for the RISE (Research Internships in Science & Engineering) @ IITK, a research internship program offering foreign students the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research across various domains and be mentored by faculty at IIT Kanpur.

 

RISE @ IITK is divided into two modules – a 4-week virtual winter internship in December 2026 and an offline 6–8-week summer internship in 2027.

 

Currently, the applications are open for students to apply for the virtual winter internship. A list of available projects is available in the Application Guide (attached to this email) along with the link to the Application Form.

 

Application Deadline: 7 October 2026

 

We kindly ask for your support in sharing this opportunity with your students.

 

For more information, students can visit www.iitk.ac.in/oir/iitk-rise or contact oir@iitk.ac.in