[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]2014 Echidna Global Scholars Program for Developing Countries, USA.
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. Upon completion of their fellowship, CUE supports the scholars in implementing an action plan that applies their new skills and expertise to share with their home institutions
Eligibility
Applicants should have a background in education, development, economics or a related area, with at least 15 years of professional experience in either research/academia; non-government and civil society; government; or business.
[/FONT][FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]PhD or research background strongly preferred; Masters degree required.
Successful applicants will have intimate understanding of education development issues and/or issues related to development and gender.
Strong analytical and writing skills required. Applicants who have not worked explicitly on girls education previously are welcome but should include an explanation of how this focus on girls education can be integrated successfully into their current and future work. Read More[/FONT]
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. Upon completion of their fellowship, CUE supports the scholars in implementing an action plan that applies their new skills and expertise to share with their home institutions
Eligibility
Applicants should have a background in education, development, economics or a related area, with at least 15 years of professional experience in either research/academia; non-government and civil society; government; or business.
[/FONT][FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]PhD or research background strongly preferred; Masters degree required.
Successful applicants will have intimate understanding of education development issues and/or issues related to development and gender.
Strong analytical and writing skills required. Applicants who have not worked explicitly on girls education previously are welcome but should include an explanation of how this focus on girls education can be integrated successfully into their current and future work. Read More[/FONT]