Applications for the 2025 Echidna Global Scholar Program are now being accepted. The Brookings Institution’s Centre for Universal Education (CUE) in Washington, DC, hosts the Echidna Global Scholar Program, a visiting fellowship program. The fully funded program lasts for six months in total. After two months of work in their native country, participants will spend the remaining four months in Washington, DC.
The goal of the Echidna Global Scholar Program is to increase the ability of leaders, particularly those from developing nations, to advance gender equality in and through education throughout the Global South by improving their knowledge and abilities. The chosen fellows will obtain a thorough awareness of gender and global education challenges while conducting independent research on methods to enhance education and life for girls, young women, and those who do not identify as male or female. All costs are paid by this fully funded fellowship in the United States.
Information Regarding the 2025 Echidna Global Scholar Program (Fully Funded for 4 Months in the USA):
- USA is the host nation.
- Location: Washington, DC’s Brookings Institution.
- Six months (four months in the United States)
- The Centre for Universal Education (CUE) is the host.
- Advantages: Completely financed
- Due date: December 15, 2024
Financial Benefits:
This is not a full-time position; rather, it is a fully funded four-month short-term fellowship in the USA. Covered by the Echidna Global Fellowship are:
- USD 25,000 is the stipend (US taxes apply).
- Visa Fees: Protected
- Housing: four months of single occupancy
- Travel: The cost of round-trip transportation
- Health Insurance: A plan with limited coverage.
Fellowship Duration:
Around June 15, 2025, the fellowship will start, and it will expire in mid-December 2025.
Duties:
Scholars work remotely from their home countries for the two months before residency.
- Four month residency: The Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., is where the scholars reside and work.
- Research and Policy: Write policy papers, carry out in-depth research, and present your findings at Brookings events.
- Capacity Building: Take part in initiatives that build capacity, such as leadership development programs.
- Post Residency Project: After they return home, create a project to carry out their studies and make an effect.
- Professional Networking: Get in touch with politicians, Brookings academics, and the larger international development community.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applications are accepted from all throughout the Global South.
- Education, gender, women’s studies, international development, public policy, economics, or a relevant social science or humanities field should be among the applicants’ areas of expertise.
- Professional experience of at least ten years is necessary.
- A strong desire to improve the educational and personal results of young women, girls, and those who identify as gender non-conforming.
- Professionals with significant experience in the Global South are chosen by the program.
- It is necessary to have a master’s degree.
- We urge applicants who haven’t previously concentrated on education and gender equality. They ought to describe how they intend to apply this focus to their upcoming projects.
Timeframe:
- Application deadline: December 15, 2024
- Interviews: January and February 2025
- Selection date: March 15, 2025
- Acceptance date: March 29, 2025
- Fellowship start date: June 15, 2025
How can I submit an application for the 2025 Echidna Global Scholar Program?
Online applications are accepted. Before applying, please review the comprehensive material on the official website. Below is the official link.
Apply Here: Apply for the Echidna Global Scholar Program
