Echidna Global Scholars Visiting Fellowship 2026

The Echidna Global Scholars Visiting Fellowship is a six-month fellowship for mid-career leaders to conduct research aimed at improving learning opportunities and life outcomes for girls, young women, and gender non-conforming people in education. The program includes a pre-residency phase, a residency in Washington, D.C., and a post-residency period with alumni support. Selected fellows receive a stipend to support living costs, visa and housing support, travel expenses, and health insurance.

Stipend of $26,500, visa costs covered, housing for the residency, round-trip travel expenses, and health insurance; post-residency alumni support.

Mid-career leaders with experience and commitment to improving education and gender outcomes in the Global South, with a master’s degree or higher and at least 10 years of professional experience.

Submit a cover letter and CV, answer a questionnaire, and submit a 3-5 page research proposal outlining a project to improve education and gender outcomes.