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The Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution invites applications for Echidna Global Scholars Program available for scholars from Developing Countries. This program is designed to offer guest scholars the opportunity to pursue their own independent research on global education issues with a specific focus on girls’ education. Applicants selected for the fellowship will receive a living stipend of USD $5,000 a month (subject to U.S. tax withholding), paid housing for the four-and-a-half month term, and round-trip travel expenses. The application deadline is November 30, 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded for research on global education issues with a specific focus on girls’ education. Applicants are also encouraged to include areas of research focused on Second Generation education priorities for girls. The five Second Generation priorities include: 1) ensuring that girls can attend and complete primary and secondary school; 2) making schools safer and more secure; 3) improving the quality of learning for girls; 4) supporting girls’ transition to higher education and employment; and 5) cultivating local country leaders to champion this work at the grassroots level.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for undertaking research at the Brookings Institution.
Scholarship Provider: The Center for Universal Education, Brookings Institution, USA
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
-Applicants should have a background in education, development, economics, or a related area, with at least 15 years of professional experience in either research/academia; non-government and civil society; government; or business. Master’s degree required; Ph.D. or research background strongly preferred. Strong analytical and writing skills required.
–Successful applicants will have an intimate understanding of education development issues and/or issues related to development and gender. Applicants who have not worked explicitly on girls’ education previously are welcome but should include an explanation of how this focus on girls’ education can be integrated successfully into their current and future work. Echidna scholars will be expected to work on extensive, cutting-edge research, as well as a project proposal with the intent to implement their research in their home country upon completion of the program.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Scholars from developing countries can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The Center for Universal Education at The Brookings Institution seeks to help build expertise on girls’ education policies and programs in developing countries. This program is designed to offer guest scholars from developing countries the opportunity to pursue their own independent research on global education issues with a specific focus on girls’ education. Echidna scholars will also be supported to develop and implement a plan to share their expertise with their home institution to further build research capacity and expertise.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Scholarship is a for four-and-a-half month residency from August 8, 2016, to mid-December 2016.
What does it cover? Applicants selected for the fellowship will receive a living stipend of USD $5,000 a month (subject to U.S. tax withholding), paid housing for the four-and-a-half month term, and round-trip travel expenses.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Results will be announced in April, 2016. The interview process includes a series of phone interviews with CUE leadership. Finalists will receive a CUE team member in their home countries for a short site-visit and series of discussions to determine potential impact of research.
How to Apply: Applications should be signed and dated by applicant, submitted via email to globalechidna-at-brookings.edu. Interested candidates should submit the following
-Application questionnaire and research project proposal
-A curriculum vitae or resume
-Two writing samples with citations
-Two letters of recommendation from professional references (emailed directly from references toglobalechidna-at-brookings.edu and received no later than November 30, 2015, by 10pm GMT). Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates selected for interviews may be asked to submit additional materials.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is November 30, 2015.
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