- Fellowship Amount – $17,000–$20,500
- Deadline – January 31, 2026
- CLICK HERE TO APPLY
The Sexual Violence Research Initiative is offering doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers based in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to build leadership, strengthen research capacity, and advance knowledge at the intersection of violence against women (VAW) and violence against children (VAC).
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The fellowship seeks to strengthen the evidence base on the intersections of VAW and VAC, build leadership and research capacity among early career researchers in LMICs, support the publication and dissemination of locally generated knowledge, and foster regional and global networks of feminist, equity-driven researchers.
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The fellowship highlights the need for locally led research in low- and middle-income countries, where studies on violence against women and violence against children have often been driven by institutions based in high-income countries.
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This approach limits the relevance and effectiveness of interventions, whereas community-rooted research promises sustainable and meaningful impact. Through this initiative, the SVRI aims to equip emerging scholars with the tools, resources, and networks required to contribute to preventing violence and promoting the wellbeing of women and children.
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Two types of fellowships are available: doctoral and postdoctoral, each offering up to two years of support. The doctoral fellowship provides up to USD 17,000, while the postdoctoral fellowship provides up to USD 20,500.
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Eligibility:
Applicants must:
- Be a national of a low- or middle-income country (LMIC).
- Be enrolled full-time at an in-person, accredited academic institution in an LMIC.
- Be undertaking PhD dissertation or postdoctoral research focused on the intersection of VAW and VAC.
- (For PhD applicants) Have a defended or institutionally approved dissertation proposal.
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