The Jacobs Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 call for applications for its Research Fellowship Program. 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.
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.
BENEFIT:
CHF 150’000
Up to 10% of the total amount of funding (i.e. CHF 15’000) in addition to the basic grant
Fellows may apply for additional funding at the end of the fellowship to conduct further projects with a focus on evidence to action and scientific capacity building.
In addition to providing fellows with independent and competitive funding, the program offers a wide range of non-financial benefits.
The Insight Fellowship allows exceptional individuals to grow professionally and personally as they study and promote conflict management at non-profits they choose outside of their home country. Global citizens are eligible to apply.
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for the Fellowship, you must be:
A graduate of an accredited college or university or set to graduate prior to the start of the Fellowship.
Committed to serving 12 consecutive months from the start of the Fellowship. – Dedicated to fulfilling the objectives of the Fellowship program, following the Fellowship Principles and willing to pledge to raise the funds required to ‘refill the pot’ for the next fellow.
Fluent in English.
Experience related to the study or practice of conflict management or alternative dispute resolution is preferred, but not essential.
BENEFIT:
The Fellowship includes a US $30,000 expense allowance for the entire year.Each Fellow pledges to ‘refill the pot’ for the next fellow through fundraising and sponsorship by the end of the calendar year in which their Fellowship ends, primarily during their first placement in Concord.
