The Echidna Global Scholar Program 2026 invites international applicants for a fully funded fellowship in the United States. This program focuses on enhancing learning opportunities and life outcomes for girls, young women, and gender non-conforming individuals through independent research.
- 🎓 Program: Echidna Global Scholar Program 2026 (USA)
- 🌎 Eligibility: Open to all international applicants, especially professionals from the Global South
- 🏛 Host: Brookings Institution – Center for Universal Education (CUE), Washington, D.C.
- ⏳ Duration: 6 months (2 months remote + 4 months in Washington, D.C.)
- 💰 Funding: Fully funded – stipend, visa fees, housing, travel, health insurance included
- 📚 Focus: Research to improve education and life outcomes for girls, young women, and gender non-conforming individuals
- 📝 Responsibilities:
- Remote research from home country (2 months)
- In-person research, policy writing, and capacity-building programs in D.C. (4 months)
- Post-residency project implementation
- Professional networking with policymakers and academics
- 📄 Required Documents: Online application, academic transcripts, degree certificates, passport copy, CV/resume
Designation
Echidna Global Scholar
Research Area
Education, Gender Equality, International Development, Public Policy
Location
Washington, D.C., USA (with two months of remote work in the applicant’s home country)
Eligibility/Qualification
- Open to applicants from all nationalities with at least 10 years of professional experience in relevant fields (international development, public policy, economics, education, gender studies, or relevant social sciences).
- A Master’s degree is required.
- Strong commitment to advancing educational and life outcomes for girls and young women.
- Applications are encouraged from those who have not previously concentrated on gender equality and education.
Job Description
- Conduct independent research on improving education and life outcomes for girls and young women.
- Work remotely for two months prior to a four-month residency at the Brookings Institution.
- Write policy papers, engage in in-depth research, and present findings at Brookings events.
- Participate in capacity-building initiatives, including leadership development programs.
- Develop a post-residency project to implement research findings.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form.
- Prepare and submit the following documents:
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Scanned copy of the passport
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae/resume
- Review comprehensive application material on the official website.
Last Date to Apply
December 15, 2025
For more details, please visit the official website of the Echidna Global Scholar Program. Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying to seize this unique opportunity to make a significant impact in global education and gender equality.
