About this opportunity
Most research on how children learn and develop never reaches the caregivers who could use it. BOLD built its fellowship to close that distance, and the 2027 cohort is now open. What the fellowship pays and gives
The fellowship carries a stipend of CHF 5,000. The page states the grant covers the time and resource investment the fellowship asks of you, paid 50% at the initiation of the fellowship and 50% at the end following completion of all required tasks and milestones. Alongside the money, fellows get a writing workshop with the Editor-in-Chief of BOLD, training on how to edit their own work and their colleagues', a monthly writing club with the BOLD team, training with experts on producing science communication videos for social media and writing for general audiences, and publication of their work on BOLD's website and social media channels.
Eligibility
Applicants are welcome from anywhere in the world. You are eligible if you are a scientist studying an aspect of children's learning and development and an active researcher no more than 10 years post-PhD. The page is explicit that you do not need a PhD to apply. Fellows are expected to attend the virtual introduction in January 2027, dedicate around six hours per month to content development and virtual training sessions, and produce at least three pieces of content agreed with the Editor-in-Chief. The timeline
The published timeline runs 1 September 2026, applications open, to 31 October 2026, applications close. Applications are reviewed in November 2026, fellows are informed on 1 December 2026, the virtual introduction takes place on 4 January 2027, and the fellowship runs from 4 January 2027 to 30 June 2027. What to submit
The submission list is an application in English consisting of a sample article or video, ideally up to 500 words or 3 minutes, explaining a scientific concept relevant to BOLD for caregivers, a written statement of up to 500 words on why you want the fellowship and why you would be a good fit, and your CV including any previous science communication experience. The fellowship is reviewed by BOLD's Editor-in-Chief alongside the Learning Outreach Lead of the Jacobs Foundation.
What you receive
- A stipend of CHF 5,000, paid 50% at the initiation of the fellowship and 50% at the end following completion of all required tasks and milestones
- A writing workshop with the Editor-in-Chief of BOLD and training on how to edit your own work and your colleagues'
- A monthly writing club with the BOLD team
- Training with experts on producing science communication videos for social media and writing for general audiences
- Publication of your work on BOLD's website and social media channels
Who can apply
- Applicants are welcome from anywhere in the world
- Scientists studying an aspect of children's learning and development who are active researchers no more than 10 years post-PhD
- A PhD is not required to apply, as the provider page states explicitly
- Fellows must attend the virtual introduction in January 2027, give around six hours per month, and produce at least three pieces of content agreed with the Editor-in-Chief
Documents to prepare
- A sample article or video, ideally up to 500 words or 3 minutes, explaining a scientific concept relevant to BOLD for caregivers
- A written statement of up to 500 words on why you want the fellowship and why you would be a good fit
- Your CV including any previous science communication experience
How to apply
- Prepare a sample article or video, ideally up to 500 words or 3 minutes, explaining a scientific concept relevant to BOLD for caregivers
- Write a statement of up to 500 words on why you want the fellowship and why you would be a good fit
- Compile your CV including any previous science communication experience
- Submit the application in English through the BOLD fellowship application form before 31 October 2026
Selection process
- Applications received by 31 October 2026 are reviewed in November 2026
- The fellowship is reviewed by BOLD's Editor-in-Chief alongside the Learning Outreach Lead of the Jacobs Foundation
- Fellows are informed on 1 December 2026, with the virtual introduction on 4 January 2027
Sources and verification
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Questions applicants ask
Do I need a PhD?
No. The fellowship page is explicit that you do not need a PhD to apply, while its eligibility line asks for an active researcher no more than 10 years post-PhD.
How much time does it take?
The fellowship is part time and fully remote. Fellows are expected to dedicate around six hours per month to content development and virtual training sessions.
How is the stipend paid?
The stipend of CHF 5,000 is paid 50% at the initiation of the fellowship and 50% at the end, after all required tasks and milestones are completed.
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