If you're an early- or mid-career researcher passionate about improving the learning and development of children and youth, applications are now open for the Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program 2025. This prestigious fellowship offers significant funding and a range of benefits to support your innovative research ideas and projects.
Fellowship Summary
Funded By: Jacobs Foundation
Level: Early- and mid-career researchers
Award Value: Up to CHF 150,000 (appr. $160,000) over three years
Award Duration: Three years
Application Deadline:February 4, 2025
Eligible to: Researchers from all countries with a PhD obtained within the past 10 years
Research Fields: Education sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, behavioral science, computer science, pedagogy, linguistics, neurosciences, science of learning
Fellowship Overview
The Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship is open to Qualified researchers from all countries. It supports early- and mid-career researchers dedicated to advancing the learning and development of children and youth worldwide. The fellowship encourages interdisciplinary work and projects that address variability in learning, promote evidence-based practices, and scale up effective education policies.
Particular Areas of Focus and Questions
Particularly encouraged to apply are scholars who seek to combine multiple levels of analysis and engage in interdisciplinary work. A special focus lies on work to understand and embrace variability in learning; promote the generation, transfer, and practical application of evidence on human learning and development or increase the capacity to scale up effective education policies and practices.
The Jacobs Foundation is especially interested in the following questions, which are aligned with its 'Advancing research on learning variability' research agenda 2030:
How do variations in individuals and contextual factors influence learning and development and learning outcomes?
How can we produce interventions that reduce growing inequalities in children’s learning and overcome disparities in the impacts of digital technologies?
How can we address the role of data to help learners and teachers make informed decisions about their learning and teaching?
Fellowship Benefits and Funding
The Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship offers several benefits, including:
Generous Financial Support: Up to CHF 150,000 (appr. USD 160,000) over 3 years.
Academic Freedom: Fellows have the freedom to pursue innovative and impactful research projects.
Interdisciplinary Community: Fellows join a vibrant community of researchers from various disciplines.
Non-Financial Benefits: Access to networking opportunities, professional development, and a global network of experts.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
PhD Degree: Must hold a PhD degree or have their thesis accepted for defense before the application deadline.
Recency: PhD must have been obtained within the past 10 years, excluding documented parental leave.
Employment: is employed at an institution of higher education or research institute.
Commitment: is committed to engaging with the Jacobs Foundation and the Fellowship Network and contributing to the Foundation’s activities.
Research Focus: The research project must align with the foundation's focus on improving learning and development outcomes for children and youth.
Application Procedure
To apply for this fellowship, qualified candidates are asked to submit their applications by filling the online application form.
Online Application Tips
1). General
Answer all questions in the online application form.
Applications must be in English.
Be concise but informative within the word limit; no need for budgets, photos, or charts.
Provide a comprehensive overview of your research plans for the next 3-5 years.
2). Alignment
Tailor your application to the Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship.Visit the
Jacobs Foundation website for information on the foundation's Strategy 2030.
Explain your motivation for applying and potential collaboration if awarded the fellowship.
Demonstrate your talent, creativity, and commitment, and show your interest in engaging with the foundation and its network.
Meet all selection criteria to be considered for a fellowship.
3). Application Steps
Initial Application: Focus on the alignment of your research with the foundation's goals and your fit within the network.
Extended Proposal: Detail your research plans and how you will engage with the foundation and network.
Interview: Assess mutual fit with the foundation and address any questions from your application; more conversational than scientific.
Review: Conducted by internal and external reviewers; feedback provided to those advancing to the second or third step.
🗓️ Application Deadline: February 4, 2025.
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