Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowships 2022

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EligibilityPh.D. or equivalent degree holders
RegionSwaziland
AwardVariable awards
DeadlineClosed

About the Program

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Last Updated On : 10-12-2021   Posted By : Salma

Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowships 2022 is an initiative for Ph.d. or equivalent degree holders. The fellowship program for early and mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the learning and development of children and youth worldwide. The selected fellows will receive CHF 150’000.

  • Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowships 2022
    DeadlineClosed
    Eligibility

    To be eligible, an applicant must:

    • Be an early career researcher
    • Have obtained a Ph.D. or equivalent degree within the past 10 years
    • Be employed at an institution of higher education or research institute
    • Be conducting high-quality research in an area of interest to the Jacobs Foundation
    • Be committed to engaging with the Jacobs Foundation and the Fellowship Network and contributing to the Foundation’s activities
    Benefits

    The selected fellows will receive CHF 150’000.

    Note - 

    • Up to 50% of the grant amount will be used to cover the fellow's salary. 
    • Up to 10% of the total amount of funding (i.e. CHF 15’000) in addition to the basic grant will be used indirect costs.
    Documents
    • Academic transcripts
    • Research proposal
    • Three additional documents must be submitted in connection with the application form - Curriculum vitae, including a list of the candidate’s scientific publications, a published scientific paper by the candidate, and a 1-page recommendation letter from a senior researcher, within or outside of the candidate's department, supporting the candidate and describing his/her qualifications, initiative, and research. 

     

    Note - The recommendation letter should be sent separately to the Jacobs Foundation through email at - fellowship@jacobsfoundation.org. 

    How can you apply?

    Follow the steps below to apply for the fellowship:

    Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below and read all details.
    Step 2: Click on 'Post Application'.
    Step 3: Register on the Spigit website to gain access. If you already have an account, sign in directly.
    Step 4: Fill in the online application form. Save the application at any time and finish later.
    Step 5: Applications must be completed by January 16, 2022, 23.59 CET. After this time, the application form will automatically close.

     

Important Dates

Application Deadline - 16th January 2022

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
  • The 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 the foundation
Terms and Conditions
  • Incomplete applications and applications not submitted via the online application form will not be considered.

This scholarship is closed for further applications. It is expected to be launched by December, 2024. You can follow this scholarship for further updates.

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