Do you feel the urge for gender equality in education and are you passionate about making a meaningful contribution to the lives of girls, young women, and gender non-conforming people in the Global South? The right Echidna Global Scholars Program for you from The Brookings Institution. This is a selective fellowship for women educators whose areas of interest are research and policy pertaining to education.
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About The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is one of the most famous non-profit public policy organizations based in Washington, DC. Brookings brings together experts from different backgrounds to produce first-class research, suggestions for policies as well as analysis of various aspects related to public administration by concentrating on local, national, and global concerns of significance. CUE, Brookings’ center devoted to global elementary and skill-based learning.
The Echidna Global Scholars Program
The Echidna Global Scholars Program is a leadership initiative of the Center for Universal Education at The Brookings Institution that focuses on advancing gender equality in education worldwide, primarily in the Global South countries. The Program gives scholars six months to research and conduct leadership development activities and also contributes to the expansion of the evidence base for gender-transformative education.
Program Overview
The Echidna Global Scholars Program consists of two main phases:
1. Pre-residency (Approximately 15-20 hours/week): Scholars develop their research and policy impact strategy during this phase. They collect in-country data, carry out analysis, participate in virtual workshops, and enhance their leadership abilities. It is the identification of barriers and engagement with local stakeholders.
2. Residency (Three and a half months in Washington, DC): In this phase, Scholars seek to expand the reach and impact of research publications, strategic impact capacity building, leadership development, and networking. Brookings collaborates closely with scholars to convey their research outputs to the public.
Qualifications
The Echidna Global Scholars Program is a leadership initiative of the Center for Universal Education at The Brookings Institution that focuses on advancing gender equality in education worldwide, primarily in the Global South countries. The Program gives scholars six months to research and conduct leadership development activities and also contributes to the expansion of the evidence base for gender-transformative education.
Program Overview
The Echidna Global Scholars Program consists of two main phases:
1. Pre-residency (Approximately 15-20 hours/week): Scholars develop their research and policy impact strategy during this phase. They collect in-country data, carry out analysis, participate in virtual workshops, and enhance their leadership abilities. It is the identification of barriers and engagement with local stakeholders.
2. Residency (Three and a half months in Washington, DC): In this phase, Scholars seek to expand the reach and impact of research publications, strategic impact capacity building, leadership development, and networking. Brookings collaborates closely with scholars to convey their research outputs to the public.
Qualifications
- Applicants must have a master’s degree.
- Professional experience for a minimum of 10 years in research/academia, non-governmental organizations, community organizations, or government.
- Proficiency in English is required.
- Issues related to education, development, and gender.
- Strong analytical and writing skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively.
- Passion for gender equality in education and dedication to creating better learning opportunities for girls, women, and gender non-conforming individuals.
Priority Areas for 2024
For the 2024 cohort, the program seeks applicants working on gender equality in education in the following areas:
- Geographic priorities: This includes West Africa, South Asia, Central America, and regions with conflict, gender-based violence, child marriage, and reproductive health problems.
- Targeted actors and communities of interest: These include marginalized girls, young women, gender non-conforming individuals, homeless youth, indigenous populations, and LGBTQ+ youth.
- Research priorities: Such research projects ought to be centered on the development of learning, the promotion of skill acquisition, and the challenging of discriminatory norms towards education.
Benefits
Selected Scholars will receive:
- $22,500 USD to assist with Living Costs.
- Support for visa processing.
- Housing for one resident during residency.
- Round-trip travel expenses.
- A limited health insurance plan.
Application Deadline
The deadline for application to the Echidna Global Scholars Program is December 1, 2023. Interviews will take place in January or February 2024 and the selected candidates will be announced by March 15, 2024. It will start on July 1, 2024.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through the iCIMS application system( Please visit the official website). The application should be accompanied by a cover letter and a completed Echidna Global Scholars Program Application. No letters of recommendation, writing samples, or transcripts are needed.
Don’t miss a chance to be part of an innovative initiative that can change the future of education and gender equality. Be an agent of change for your community and the world over. Enroll in the Echidna Global Scholars Program at the Brookings Institution. Apply today!
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