The Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program is a globally competitive fellowship program for early-career researchers dedicated to improving the learning and development of children and youth worldwide. Relevant disciplines include education sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, behavioral science, computer science, pedagogy, linguistics, neurosciences, and the science of learning.

Objectives of the Call:

• Explore how individual and contextual variations influence learning and development.
• Design interventions that reduce inequalities in children's learning and address disparities in the impact of digital technologies.
• Generate, transfer, and apply evidence on human learning and development.
• Increase the capacity to scale effective educational policies and practices.

Project Duration: 3 years.

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

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