Echidna Global Scholars Program 2027

The Echidna Global Scholars Program is a six-month fellowship hosted by the Brookings Institution that supports senior-level education researchers and practitioners from Global South countries to conduct independent research, develop leadership and policy skills, and produce policy-relevant outputs. Scholars undertake an individual research project focused on gender-transformative education and related outcomes for girls, young women, and gender-nonconforming people, with a pathway to ongoing engagement through the Echidna Alumni Network after completion.

Stipend of $26,500 USD; research support and leadership development; opportunities to engage with Brookings events and publish policy-oriented outputs; alumni network participation after completion.

Open to individuals with substantial professional experience in education, development, public policy, economics, or related fields, who hold a Master’s degree or higher and intend to return to a Global South country.

Applications must be submitted through the iCIMS system; include a CV/resume and the Echidna Global Scholars Program Application with a research proposal.