Applications for the BIS Research Fellowship programme should be sent by 31 March 2026 to fellowship@bis.org.
The Bank for International Settlements invites research proposals from academics for its Research Fellowship programme. Fellowships will be awarded to scholars who have established a strong reputation in their field and aim at fruitful collaboration with BIS economists.
About the programme
The programme aims to:
- Promote policy-relevant research that meets the highest academic standards
- Allow prominent scholars to gain an insight into the policymaking environment of the BIS
- Foster joint research between academics and BIS economists
Successful candidates will be invited to the BIS's Monetary and Economic Department (MED) for short periods, ranging from a few days to several weeks.
Requirements
The programme is aimed at internationally recognised economists from academia and research institutions with an outstanding publication record. In considering applications, the BIS will pay particular attention to the relevance of the research to current problems in economics and finance.
Terms and conditions
Research fellows will be based at the BIS Head Office in Basel, Switzerland, or at the BIS Representative Office in either Hong Kong SAR or Mexico City.
Successful candidates will be offered an honorarium, plus accommodation and travel costs.
Application procedure
Applications should be accompanied by:
- A curriculum vitae, including details of the candidate's publication record
- A one-page summary of the research work specifying the objectives, the methodological, and statistical requirements involved, and the approximate timeline for completion
- Suggestions for possible co-authorships with BIS staff and preferred location (Basel, Hong Kong SAR, Mexico City)