Echidna Global Scholars Program Visiting Fellowship 2025

The Echidna Global Scholars Program Visiting Fellowship supports experienced professionals to conduct research on improving learning opportunities and outcomes for girls, young women, and gender-nonconforming people, with a six-month fellowship hosted by the Brookings Center for Universal Education. The program includes in-country data collection, residency in Washington, DC, and engagement with policy and education communities to amplify impact, followed by alumni support.

Stipend, visa support, housing, travel expenses, health insurance, and alumni network engagement.

Professionals with substantial experience related to the Global South, a background in education, gender and/or women’s studies, international development, public policy or related fields, a Master’s degree, English proficiency, and a commitment to returning to the Global South after residency.

Applications must be submitted through the iCIMS system, including a CV and the Echidna Global Scholars Program Application with a research proposal.