Overview

The fellowship is a unique opportunity to gain mentorship from Johns Hopkins faculty and engage in coursework from the renowned Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH). Participants will deepen their understanding of GBV issues, focusing on generating, analyzing, and using evidence to improve gender equity programs and policies. The program also provides professional networking opportunities through virtual events and one in-person cohort gathering, enriching fellows’ learning and connections with other global leaders in the field.

Fellows will work on a mini-project, such as secondary data analysis or evidence synthesis, with the support of CGWHGE faculty. This practical project will allow fellows to apply what they learn in real-world contexts, enhancing their ability to drive gender equity initiatives effectively.

The program is designed for those committed to advancing the impact of their work in gender equity and GBV. The estimated time commitment is approximately 10 hours per week, increasing to 20 hours per week during the coursework periods.

Who Can Apply?

The Gender Equity/GBV Evidence Accelerator Fellowship is ideal for individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Currently living and working in a low- or middle-income country.
• Working in the gender/GBV field or studying in a PhD, Postdoc, or Junior Faculty position focused on gender/GBV.
• Have some research experience or exposure to monitoring and evaluation and statistical software (e.g., STATA, R).
• Master's students are ineligible for this fellowship.

Application Procedure

1. Prepare Application Materials
   • Resume/CV: Include your relevant work experience and academic qualifications.
   • Statement of Purpose: A personal statement explaining why you're interested in the fellowship, how it aligns with your career goals, and how it will help you advance your work in gender equity or GBV.
   • Project Proposal: If required, submit a mini-project proposal (such as secondary data analysis or evidence synthesis) that you would like to undertake during the fellowship.
   • References: Provide at least one academic or professional reference who can speak to your qualifications and experience in the field.
2. Submit Application
3. Review and Selection

What Financial Support is Available?

The scholarship will cover the participant’s travel costs, course registration, and faculty mentoring. No compensation will be offered for participant’s time.

Hear from Alumni

"Overall, my experience as a Gender Equity/GBV Scholar has been deeply rewarding and transformative. One of the primary strengths of the Fellowship program is its emphasis on practical, hands-on learning. The Fellowship offers a strong emphasis on leadership development. It challenges participants to think critically about their role as change-makers and provides the tools to build resilience and adaptability."

- Lusine Aslanyan, Lead researcher, the Coalition to stop Violence Against Women, Yerevan, Armenia

"The program's outline is extremely well-thought. The fellowship is rich yet does not feel heavy to balance with our respective workloads. The program's strength is its step-by-step process building up to the final brief as well as the assistance provided by the center's team every step of the way including the mentorship component."

- Nada Zeineb ben Jema, GBV Program Officer, UNFPA, Tunisia Country Office

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