Echidna Global Scholar at Brookings Institution, USA 1059 views

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC and is offering the Echidna Global Scholars Program.

About the program:
  • The Echidna Global Scholars Program is a visiting fellowship hosted by the Center for Universal Education (CUE), within the Global Economy and Development program, at the Brookings Institution.
  • The Echidna Global Scholars Program (the Program) aims to build the research, analytical, and leadership skills of NGO leaders and academics who have substantial experience with and ties to developing countries, whose work has a specific focus on improving learning opportunities and outcomes for girls in the developing world.
  • This position would be ideal for a candidate with 10-15 years of professional experience in a related field.
  • Echidna Global Scholars spend four to six months at Brookings Institution in Washington D.C.
  • The structure of the Program is divided into two main components to assist the scholars in having impact when returning to their home countries: research on global education issues, and leadership training.

Qualifications

  • The Program is open to professionals with substantial experience in and ties to developing countries, a demonstrated intent to return to a developing country after completing the period of residency at Brookings, and a passion and demonstrated commitment to girls’ education.
  • Applicants should have a background in education, development, economics, or a related area, with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in either research/academia; non-government and civil society; government; or business. Master’s degree required; Ph.D. or research background strongly preferred.
  • Strong analytical and writing skills. Successful applicants will have an intimate understanding of education development issues and gender.

Benefits: living stipend of USD $5,000 a month while in D.C. (subject to U.S. tax withholding and reporting), paid single-occupancy housing for the four-and-a-half-month term, round-trip travel expenses, and a limited health insurance plan.

Applications:

  • Submit a cover letter that explains applicant’s goals and intent for the program, along with CV or resume which will include a list of publications, and fellowships, honors, awards, funded research, or foundation support that you have received.
  • If candidate require visa sponsorship to participate in this fellowship program, your English proficiency will be verified via an objective assessment as required by the U.S. Department of State.
—————–Quick Overview————-
Organization Brookings Institution
Country USA
Fellowship Level Research awards
Subject areas Education, Development, Economics
Fellowship amount USD $5,000 a month
Eligibility Open to all nationalities
Deadline October 1, 2019
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