Echidna Global Scholars Program 2027 At Brookings Institution ($26,500 Stipend)

Echidna Global Scholars Program 2027 at Brookings Institution ($26,500 USD Stipend)

Brief Description

The Echidna Global Scholars Program 2027 at the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at Brookings Institution in Washington D.C., USA, offers a fully funded fellowship complete with a $26,500 USD stipend. If you are a local leader working to advance gender-transformative education across the Global South, this six-month opportunity is built for you. During the program, you will conduct individual research aimed at improving learning opportunities and life outcomes for girls, young women, and gender-nonconforming people. You will also build substantive knowledge on gender and global education issues, develop your leadership and policy skills, and expand your pathways for impact before transitioning into the global Echidna Alumni Network.

Name of Host Institution

Center for Universal Education (CUE) at Brookings Institution, Washington D.C., USA

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Substantial experience in, ties to, and a clear intent to return to a country in the Global South.
Background in education, development, public policy, economics, or a related social sciences or humanities area, supported by a Master’s degree or higher.
10+ years of professional experience working in research, academia, nongovernmental organizations, community groups, civil society, or government.
An intimate understanding of education development issues and gender.
Ability to collaborate with others, openness to giving and receiving feedback, and a strong capacity to learn with speed and flexibility.
Demonstrated proficiency in English.

Fellowship Structure

The fellowship unfolds across four distinct phases. It begins with a kickoff and research design retreat in April 2027, followed by an intensive pre-residency phase of in-country data collection from June to July 2027. You will then move into the residency period in Washington, D.C. from August to December 2027, where you will focus on leadership development, policy analysis, and publishing policy briefs on Brookings’s multimedia platforms. The experience concludes with a post-residency period spanning 2028-2029, featuring participation in the Gender Equality in and through Education Research and Policy Symposium.

Deadline

December 1, 2026

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Q: What is the financial value of the Echidna Global Scholars Program?

Q: Where does the residency phase of the program take place?

The residency phase takes place in Washington, D.C., running from August to December 2027.

Q: How many years of professional experience do applicants need?

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