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.
During their residency at Brookings, Echidna
Scholars work with CUE staff to develop a research project. They draw upon
Brookings’ intellectual capital and convening power, as well as the extended
public policy community in Washington through meetings and conferences, and
through networking with the broader international development community.
This program is made possible by the generous
contribution of The Echidna Giving Fund.
We are now accepting applications for the
Echidna Global Scholars Program for 2014. The deadline to apply is January 5th
2014. Please click here for
more information or to apply.
Please email globalechidna@brookings.edu for
additional information on this program.
