The Brookings Institution
Echidna Global Scholar
The Brookings Institution, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level. We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy. Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors. The Echidna Global Scholars Program’s Visiting Fellowship is hosted by the Center for Universal Education (CUE), within the Global Economy and Development program, at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. The program aims to strengthen the capacity of local leaders to advance gender equality in and through education across the Global South and globally. During a six-month Fellowship at Brookings, spanning a pre-residency and residency phases, Scholars conduct individual research focused on improving learning opportunities and life outcomes for girls, young women, and gender non-conforming people, develop their leadership and evidence-based policy skills, build substantive knowledge on gender and global education issues, and expand their pathways for impact. The Fellowship consists of three phases: Pre-residency : sets the basis for the research training, leadership, and strategic impact components of the program. Time commitment is roughly 15-20 hours a week during this phase. Residency : the residency period in Washington, DC focuses on clarifying Scholars’ focus and expanding their reach and impact, including analysis of data, translating research into an action-oriented policy brief and strategic commentaries, and participating in Brookings events. The residency culminates with participation in the Gender Equality in and through Education Research and Policy Symposium. Post-residency : during the two-year period following residency, alumni support is provided to translate research into action through impact projects in home countries, with ongoing leadership development and advisory support. Upon completion, scholars join the Echidna Global Scholars Alumni Network (EGSAN). Since its inception in 2012, the Echidna Global Scholars Program has hosted fourteen cohorts of fellows and supports an alumni network of 48 scholars working in more than 25 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. About the Center for Universal Education : As part of the Global Economy and Development program at the Brookings Institution, CUE develops and disseminates effective solutions for quality education and skills development, with a focus on the Global South. The Echidna Global Scholars Program is part of CUE’s broader efforts to catalyze and sustain collaborative action to achieve quality education for all, seeking to build the evidence base on policies and practices supporting gender equality in and through education in countries throughout the Global South. The research and impact projects contribute to evidence-informed systems transformation and policy development, strengthening a leadership pipeline for education leaders globally. Responsibilities Once selected to participate in the Fellowship, Echidna Global Scholars will spend approximately two months in pre-residency, working remotely from their home countries, followed by four months in residency at The Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. During this time, Scholars will complete a uniquely developed research project and policy impact strategy, designed to increase the evidence base and improve learning opportunities and life outcomes for girls, young women, and/or gender non-conforming people in their countries. Following residency, Scholars will be supported in implementing activities in their local context and will join the alumni network. The Fellowship is a full-time, exclusive commitment during the residency period (roughly 40 hours/week) and a substantial part-time commitment during the pre-residency period (roughly 15-20 hours/week). The Program expects Echidna Global Scholars to: Conduct professional, in-depth research, write an evidence-based policy paper, and present their research and policy recommendations at Brookings organized events. Participate in individual and collective capacity strengthening and capacity sharing activities, including the leadership development program, as well as workshops and reflections. Develop a post-residency project proposal with the intent of expanding the impact of their research upon return to their home country. Interact professionally with other Brookings scholars and community members, and be active participants in Brookings events, particularly those of CUE and the Global Economy and Development program. Engage with key actors from the extended research, practice, and policy community within their home countries, in and around Washington, DC, and globally, by participating in additional meetings and conferences, and networking with the broader education, gender, and global development community. Senioritiy level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Research Industries Think Tanks Location notes and postings are provided for context throughout the page.
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Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level. We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy. Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors. The Echidna Global Scholars Program’s Visiting Fellowship is hosted by the Center for Universal Education (CUE), within the Global Economy and Development program, at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. The program aims to strengthen the capacity of local leaders to advance gender equality in and through education across the Global South and globally. During a six-month Fellowship at Brookings, spanning a pre-residency and residency phases, Scholars conduct individual research focused on improving learning opportunities and life outcomes for girls, young women, and gender non-conforming people, develop their leadership and evidence-based policy skills, build substantive knowledge on gender and global education issues, and expand their pathways for impact. The Fellowship consists of three phases: Pre-residency : sets the basis for the research training, leadership, and strategic impact components of the program. Time commitment is roughly 15-20 hours a week during this phase. Residency : the residency period in Washington, DC focuses on clarifying Scholars’ focus and expanding their reach and impact, including analysis of data, translating research into an action-oriented policy brief and strategic commentaries, and participating in Brookings events. The residency culminates with participation in the Gender Equality in and through Education Research and Policy Symposium. Post-residency : during the two-year period following residency, alumni support is provided to translate research into action through impact projects in home countries, with ongoing leadership development and advisory support. Upon completion, scholars join the Echidna Global Scholars Alumni Network (EGSAN). Since its inception in 2012, the Echidna Global Scholars Program has hosted fourteen cohorts of fellows and supports an alumni network of 48 scholars working in more than 25 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. About the Center for Universal Education : As part of the Global Economy and Development program at the Brookings Institution, CUE develops and disseminates effective solutions for quality education and skills development, with a focus on the Global South. The Echidna Global Scholars Program is part of CUE’s broader efforts to catalyze and sustain collaborative action to achieve quality education for all, seeking to build the evidence base on policies and practices supporting gender equality in and through education in countries throughout the Global South. The research and impact projects contribute to evidence-informed systems transformation and policy development, strengthening a leadership pipeline for education leaders globally. Responsibilities Once selected to participate in the Fellowship, Echidna Global Scholars will spend approximately two months in pre-residency, working remotely from their home countries, followed by four months in residency at The Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. During this time, Scholars will complete a uniquely developed research project and policy impact strategy, designed to increase the evidence base and improve learning opportunities and life outcomes for girls, young women, and/or gender non-conforming people in their countries. Following residency, Scholars will be supported in implementing activities in their local context and will join the alumni network. The Fellowship is a full-time, exclusive commitment during the residency period (roughly 40 hours/week) and a substantial part-time commitment during the pre-residency period (roughly 15-20 hours/week). The Program expects Echidna Global Scholars to: Conduct professional, in-depth research, write an evidence-based policy paper, and present their research and policy recommendations at Brookings organized events. Participate in individual and collective capacity strengthening and capacity sharing activities, including the leadership development program, as well as workshops and reflections. Develop a post-residency project proposal with the intent of expanding the impact of their research upon return to their home country. Interact professionally with other Brookings scholars and community members, and be active participants in Brookings events, particularly those of CUE and the Global Economy and Development program. Engage with key actors from the extended research, practice, and policy community within their home countries, in and around Washington, DC, and globally, by participating in additional meetings and conferences, and networking with the broader education, gender, and global development community. Senioritiy level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Research Industries Think Tanks Location notes and postings are provided for context throughout the page.
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