Echidna Global Scholar Program 2025 (Fully Funded 4 Months in USA) Deadline: 15 December, 2024 

The applications are open to apply for the Echidna Global Scholar Program 2025. The Echidna Global Scholar Program is a Visiting Fellowship Program hosted by the Center for Universal  Education (CUE) at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. The Total Duration of the Program is six months. Participants will work for 2 months in their home country and the rest of 4 months in Washington, DC. The Echidna Global Scholar Program aims to strengthen the capacity of leaders, especially from developing countries to improve their skills and knowledge on advancing gender equality in and through  education across the Global South. During the fellowship, the selected fellows will conduct individual research on ways to improve education and life for girls, young women, and people who don’t identify as male or female and gain a deep understanding of gender and global education issues. It is a Fully Funded Fellowship in the USA with all Expenses covered.

Details About Echidna Global Scholar Program 2025 (Fully Funded 4 Months in USA)

• Host Country: USA
• Location: Brookings Institution in Washington, DC.
• Duration: 6 Months (4 Months in USA)
• Hosted by: Center for Universal Education (CUE)
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 15th December 2024

Financial Benefits

This is a Fully Funded Short-term Fellowship for 4 Months in the USA, not a full-time Position. The Echidna Global Fellowship covers:

• Stipend: USD 25,000 (subject to US taxes)
• Visa Costs: Covered
• Housing: Single-occupancy housing for 4 months
• Travel: Round-trip travel expenses
• Health Insurance: Limited health insurance plan.

Fellowship Period

The fellowship will begin in around June 15, 2025, and end in mid-December 2025.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Residency (2 months): Scholars work remotely from their home countries.
• Residency (4 months): Scholars live and work at The Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C.
• Research and Policy: Conduct in-depth research, write policy papers, and present findings at Brookings events.
• Capacity Building: Participate in leadership development programs and other capacity-building activities.
• Post-Residency Project: Develop a project to continue their research and impact upon returning home.
• Professional Networking: Engage with Brookings scholars, policymakers, and the broader global development community.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants from across the geographic Global South region can apply.
• Applicants should have a background in education, gender, women’s studies, international development, public policy, economics, or a related social sciences or humanities area.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience is required.
• Passion for improving education and life outcomes for girls, young women, and gender non-conforming individuals.
• The Program selects professionals with substantial experience in the Global South.
• A Master’s degree is required. 
• Applicants who haven’t previously focused on gender equality and education are encouraged to apply. They should explain how they plan to incorporate this focus into their future work.

Timeline: 

• 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 to Apply for the Echidna Global Scholar Program 2025?

The application process is online. Please read the detailed information on the official website before you apply. The Official link is below.

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Application deadline: December 15, 2024