The Echidna Giving Fund is funding visiting
fellowship for a period of 4.5 months, from August 1 2014 to mid-December 2014.
Fellows will receive a living stipend (subject to U.S. tax withholding), paid
housing for the 4.5 months term and round-trip travel expenses. Echidna
Scholars spend four to six months at Brookings pursuing research on global
education issues, with a specific focus on improving learning opportunities and
outcomes for girls in the developing world. Online application must be
submitted by January 5th 2014.
fellowship for a period of 4.5 months, from August 1 2014 to mid-December 2014.
Fellows will receive a living stipend (subject to U.S. tax withholding), paid
housing for the 4.5 months term and round-trip travel expenses. Echidna
Scholars spend four to six months at Brookings pursuing research on global
education issues, with a specific focus on improving learning opportunities and
outcomes for girls in the developing world. Online application must be
submitted by January 5th 2014.
Study Subject (s): Fellowship
is awarded for research on global education issues, with a specific focus
on improving learning opportunities and outcomes for girls in the developing
world.
Course Level: Echidna Scholars spend four to six months for
pursuing research at Brookings.
Scholarship Provider: This program is made possible by the generous
contribution of The Echidna Giving Fund.
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
is awarded for research on global education issues, with a specific focus
on improving learning opportunities and outcomes for girls in the developing
world.
Course Level: Echidna Scholars spend four to six months for
pursuing research at Brookings.
Scholarship Provider: This program is made possible by the generous
contribution of The Echidna Giving Fund.
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.
PhD or research background strongly preferred; Master’s degree required.
-Strong analytical and writing skills required.
-Successful applicants will have 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.
-Additional expectations of scholars include interacting with other Brookings
scholars and the wider policy community, a demonstrated ability to conduct
professional, in-depth research and deliver spoken presentations in English.
-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.
PhD or research background strongly preferred; Master’s degree required.
-Strong analytical and writing skills required.
-Successful applicants will have 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.
-Additional expectations of scholars include interacting with other Brookings
scholars and the wider policy community, a demonstrated ability to conduct
professional, in-depth research and deliver spoken presentations in English.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: Scholars from developing countries are
eligible for this fellowship.
Countries: Scholars from developing countries are
eligible for this fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The Echidna Global Scholars Program is a visiting fellowship hosted by
the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at the Brookings Institution. The
program aims to build the research and analytical skills of NGO leaders and
academics from developing countries. Echidna Scholars spend four to six months
at Brookings pursuing research on global education issues, with a specific
focus on improving learning opportunities and outcomes for girls in the
developing world. Upon completion of their fellowship, CUE supports the
scholars in implementing an action plan that applies their new skills and
expertise to share with their home institutions. During their residency at
Brookings, Echidna Scholars work with CUE staff to develop a research project.
They draw upon Brookings’ intellectual capital and convening power, as well as
the extended public policy community in Washington through meetings and
conferences, and through networking with the broader international development
community.
the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at the Brookings Institution. The
program aims to build the research and analytical skills of NGO leaders and
academics from developing countries. Echidna Scholars spend four to six months
at Brookings pursuing research on global education issues, with a specific
focus on improving learning opportunities and outcomes for girls in the
developing world. Upon completion of their fellowship, CUE supports the
scholars in implementing an action plan that applies their new skills and
expertise to share with their home institutions. During their residency at
Brookings, Echidna Scholars work with CUE staff to develop a research project.
They draw upon Brookings’ intellectual capital and convening power, as well as
the extended public policy community in Washington through meetings and
conferences, and through networking with the broader international development
community.
Duration of award(s): Duration of fellowship is 4.5-month, from August 1 2014 to mid-December
2014.
2014.
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
4.5-month term and round-trip travel expenses.
USD $5,000 a month (subject to U.S. tax withholding), paid housing for the
4.5-month term and round-trip travel expenses.
Notification: Results
will be announced in April 2014. Only applicants selected for interviews
will be contacted. Candidates selected for interviews may be asked to submit
additional materials.
will be announced in April 2014. Only applicants selected for interviews
will be contacted. Candidates selected for interviews may be asked to submit
additional materials.
How to Apply: Interested
candidates should submit the following:
– Application questionnaire and project proposal.
– A curriculum vitae or resume
– Two writing samples with citations
– Two letters of recommendation from professional references (emailed directly
from references to globalechidna-at-brookings.edu)
candidates should submit the following:
– Application questionnaire and project proposal.
– A curriculum vitae or resume
– Two writing samples with citations
– Two letters of recommendation from professional references (emailed directly
from references to globalechidna-at-brookings.edu)
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline to apply is January 5th 2014.