Echidna Global Scholars Program, Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution
The Echidna Global Scholars Program is a six month visiting fellowship run by the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. It places mid-career leaders from the Global South in a structured research cycle so they can build the evidence behind gender-transformative education, that is, work that improves learning opportunities and life outcomes for girls, young women and gender non-conforming people. Scholars receive a total stipend of US$26,500, and the programme covers round-trip travel, single-occupancy housing during the four month residency, the costs of the visa process, the opening research design retreat and a limited health insurance plan. Because it is open to experienced professionals with substantial ties to any country in the Global South, a Nigerian or other African education, research, civil society or government leader competes on the same terms as applicants from elsewhere. Applications for the 2027 cohort close on 1 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Deadline
- December 2, 2026
- Location
- Global South, Africa, Asia
- Funding or benefit
- A total stipend of US$26,500 supports living costs across the pre-residency and residency periods, subject to United States tax withholding and reporting. The programme also covers round-trip travel, single-occupancy housing for the four month residency in Washington, D.C., the costs of the April 2027 research design retreat, visa process costs, and a limited health insurance plan. Post-residency seed funding for an impact project may be offered to some scholars but is not guaranteed.
