- Provider: Brookings Institution
- Host country: USA
- Study level: Postdoctoral
- Funding: Fully funded: The program provides a $26,500 USD stipend and covers all associated costs for the fellowship.
- Who can apply: Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or higher and have at least 10 years of professional experience in research, academia, NGOs, civil society, or government. Applicants must have substantial experience in and a clear intent to return to a country in the Global South. Proficiency in English is required.
- Fields of study: Education, development, public policy, economics, or related social sciences and humanities.
- Deadline: 1 December 2026
About the scholarship
The Echidna Global Scholars Program at the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at Brookings supports local leaders in the Global South who are working to advance gender-transformative education. This six-month fellowship allows scholars to conduct individual research focused on improving learning opportunities and life outcomes for girls, young women, and gender-nonconforming people. Participants also develop leadership skills, build knowledge on global education issues, and expand their pathways for impact. Upon completion, scholars join the Echidna Alumni Network to continue their influence on education policy.
What it covers
- A stipend of $26,500 USD.
- Fully funded participation in the six-month fellowship.
- Research training, leadership development, and strategic impact support.
- Access to the Echidna Alumni Network for sustained professional development.
Who can apply
- Candidates must have substantial experience in, ties to, and a clear intent to return to a country in the Global South.
- A Master’s degree (or higher) is required in education, development, public policy, economics, or a related social sciences or humanities area.
- Applicants need 10 or more years of professional experience in research, academia, nongovernmental, community, or civil society organizations, or government.
- Proficiency in English is mandatory for all scholars.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the iCIMS application system by December 1, 2026. You must upload a CV or resume and the completed Echidna Global Scholars Program Application, which includes a written questionnaire and a research proposal. Letters of recommendation, writing samples, and transcripts are not required for the initial application. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews and may be asked to provide additional materials and references.
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