Fully Funded Echidna Global Scholar Program in USA 2025

The Fully Funded Echidna Global Scholar Program in USA is open now. It is a visiting fellowship program hosted by the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. The total duration of the program is six months. Participants will work for 2 months in their home country and the rest of 4 months in Washington, DC. It aims to strengthen the capacity of leaders, especially from developing countries, to improve their skills and knowledge in advancing gender equality through education across the Global South. During the fellowship, the selected fellows will conduct individual research on ways to improve education and life for girls, young women, and people who don’t identify as male or female and gain a deep understanding of gender and global education issues.

• Stipend: USD 25,000 (subject to US taxes)
• Visa Costs: Covered
• Housing: Single-occupancy housing for 4 months
• Travel: Round-trip travel expenses
• Health Insurance: Limited health insurance plan.

• Applicants from across the geographic Global South region can apply.
• Applicants should have a background in education, gender, women’s studies, international development, public policy, economics, or a related social sciences or humanities area.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience is required.
• Passion for improving education and life outcomes for girls, young women, and gender non-conforming individuals.
• The Program selects professionals with substantial experience in the Global South.
• A Master’s degree is required. 
• Applicants who haven’t previously focused on gender equality and education are encouraged to apply. They should explain how they plan to incorporate this focus into their future work.