Application Deadline: February 4, 2025, 10:59 PM (GMT)
LOCATION: Switzerland
The Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program is a globally competitive fellowship program for early and mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the learning and development of children and youth worldwide. The relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, education sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, behavioral science, computer science, pedagogy, linguistics, neurosciences, and the science of learning.
ELIGIBILITY:
The ideal candidate
has obtained his/her PhD or equivalent degree within the past 10 years;
is employed at an institution of higher education or research institute;
is conducting high-quality research in an area of interest to the Jacobs Foundation;
is committed to engaging with the Jacobs Foundation and the Fellowship Network and contributing to the Foundation’s activities
The Jacobs Foundation is especially interested in the following questions, which are aligned with our research agenda:
How do variations in individuals and contextual factors influence learning and development and learning outcomes?
How can we design for learner variability at scale to enable all children to reach their potential as learners and in life?
How can we produce interventions that reduce growing inequalities in children’s learning and overcome disparities in the impacts of digital technologies?
How can we address the role of data to help learners and teachers make informed decisions about their learning and teaching?
BENEFIT:
| Funding amount | CHF 150’000 |
| Funding period | 3 years |
| Number of fellowships per year | Up to 12 |
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