Echidna Global Scholars Program – Visiting Fellowship

The Echidna Global Scholars Program – Visiting Fellowship is a Brookings Institution fellowship that supports experienced professionals committed to advancing gender equality in and through education across the Global South. Selected scholars participate in a multi-phase program combining research, leadership development and policy engagement, with on-site residency in Washington, D.C., and a post-residency impact phase. Selected scholars receive a total stipend and additional benefits to support living costs, travel, accommodation and research activities during residency and pre-residency periods.

Stipend of US$26,500; round-trip travel; single-occupancy accommodation during residency; visa-related support; health insurance plan; access to leadership development, research design retreat, and policy engagement activities.

Experienced professionals with strong ties to the Global South; must hold a Master’s degree and have at least 10 years of professional experience in research, academia, non-governmental organisations, community or civil society organisations, or government; proficiency in English required.

Submit an application via the Brookings Careers portal before the deadline.