Brief Description:

The Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program is a globally competitive fellowship program for early and mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the learning and development of children and youth worldwide. The relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, education sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, behavioral science, computer science, pedagogy, linguistics, neurosciences, and science of learning.

ELIGIBILITY

The ideal candidate

*  has obtained his/her PhD or equivalent degree within the past 10 years;

*  is employed at an institution of higher education or research institute;

*  is conducting high-quality research in an area of interest to the Jacobs Foundation;

*  is committed to engaging with the Jacobs Foundation and the Fellowship Network and contributing to the Foundation’s activities.

SELECTION CRITERIA

*  The following selection criteria are weighted equally:

*  Past research accomplishments and publication record

*  Creativity and potential for serving as a leader in the scientific community

*  Scientific quality of methods and data

*  International relevance of the fellow’s planned work

*  Potential for promoting human development and learning

*  Alignment of planned projects with the goals of the Jacobs Foundation

*  Willingness to support the Foundation’s aims and to engage with us

Apply Here:

https://jacobsfoundation.smapply.org/prog/jacobs_foundation_research_fellowship_program_/