Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship Program 2027-2029

The Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship Program is a globally competitive fellowship for early and mid-career researchers focused on learning and development in children and youth. It supports interdisciplinary work across disciplines such as education sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, computer science, linguistics, and neuroscience. The program is a collaboration between the Jacobs Foundation and CIFAR, and funds research projects aimed at improving learning outcomes and policy-relevant impact.

CHF 150,000 total funding (as cited).

Ideal candidates have obtained a PhD within the past 10 years, are employed at an institution of higher education or research institute, and conduct high-quality research aligned with early education and learning variability, with a commitment to engaging with the Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship Network.

Submit an application through the CIFAR portal by the stated deadline.