The Icelandic GRO GEST Fellowship 2026 is now accepting applications. This fellowship at the University of Iceland is fully funded. Young professionals from low- and middle-income nations can participate in a five-month training program called the GRO GEST Fellowship.
Overview of GRO GEST Fellowship
Candidates will receive a Postgraduate diploma in Gender Equality Studies and Training (GEST) upon completion of the fellowship. The Fellowship at the University of Iceland in Reykjavík, Iceland, will run from January 2026 to May 2026. The program is fully funded, so all costs are covered. Twenty to twenty-five young professionals are chosen each year to participate in the program. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the Program seeks to advance social justice and gender equality in low- and middle-income nations. Below are further specifics.
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Information Regarding the 2026 GRO GEST Fellowship in Iceland
- Iceland is the host nation.
- Name of the University: University of Iceland
- Where: Reykjavík
- Time frame: five months
- Dates of the Fellowship: January 2026–May 2026
- Advantages: Completely financed
- Due date: March 8, 2025
Economic Gains
The Program Addresses:
- Tickets for round-trip airfare
- Accommodation Cost for a Visa
- Allowance/Stipend per Day
Modules
There are six transdisciplinary modules in the fellowship:
- Gender Project Development Theories and Concepts
- Security, Violence, and Gender
- Migration, Labor, and Gender
- Climate Change, the Environment, and Gender
Qualifications
- Applicants from low- and middle-income nations are eligible to apply for the GRO GEST Fellowship.
- Education: A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent is required of candidates.
- Language: Proficient in both written and spoken English.
- Experience: at least two years of work-related experience.
- Age: Under 35 is ideal.
- Skills: Proven capacity for leadership and dedication to gender equality.
How may I submit an application for the 2026 GRO GEST Fellowship?
How to Apply:
- Step 1: Get your current employer’s supervisor to nominate you. The GEST website must receive this nomination by March 8, 2025. You may find the nomination form on the website.
- Step 2: In mid- to late-March, if you are a qualifying nominee, you will be required to submit an individual application.
- Step 3: Selected candidates will receive an invitation to take part in the application process’ second stage.
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