Global Scholars Program at Center for Universal Education Echidna, USA is open for . The scholarship allows level programm(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .
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.
Subject Offered: 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.
Degree Level: Scholarship is available for undertaking research at the Brookings Institution.
Participating Institution(s): The Center for Universal Education, Brookings Institution, USA
Eligibility:
Eligible Nationalities: Scholars from developing countries can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Benefit: 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.
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.
Application Procedure: Applications should be signed and dated by applicant, submitted via email to globalechidna-at-brookings.edu. Interested candidates should submit the following
Deadline: The application deadline is November 30, 2015.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
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.
Global Scholars Program at Center for Universal Education Echidna, USA is available to undertake level programs at .
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
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