The Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program presents a prestigious opportunity for early and mid-career researchers on a global scale, with a specific focus on advancing child and youth development worldwide.
Ideal candidates for this fellowship are those who employ interdisciplinary approaches, addressing issues related to understanding the variability in learning, applying evidence to human development, and implementing effective educational policies on a broad scale.
The foundation places significant emphasis on several key research questions:
- Understanding the impact of individual and contextual variations on learning outcomes.
- Designing scalable approaches to cater to learner diversity, ensuring optimal learning for all children.
- Developing interventions to mitigate educational disparities resulting from digital technology and inequality.
- Utilizing data to facilitate informed decision-making for both learners and educators.
The fellowship, detailed further here, is designed to support innovative researchers who have earned their Ph.D. within the last 10 years. It provides funding of up to CHF 150,000 over a three-year period, benefiting the researcher’s institution. This financial support can be allocated to cover aspects such as the fellow’s salary, research-related expenses (including equipment, travel, or hiring support staff).
Beyond financial assistance, the fellowship offers non-financial advantages, including networking opportunities, participation in foundation events, and recognition as part of the esteemed research network of the Jacobs Foundation. Fellows are also encouraged to pursue additional funding for projects focused on evidence-to-action and scientific capacity building.
In essence, this program not only provides support for groundbreaking research but also seeks to foster the potential of researchers to make meaningful contributions to interdisciplinary teams. This aligns with the Foundation’s global vision for child and youth development.
Degree Level:
The Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program 2024 (Value Up to CHF 150,000) is open to candidates pursuing fellowship-level programs at universities in Switzerland.
Available Subjects:
This program spans various disciplines, including but not limited to education sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, behavioral science, and computer science.
