The Gender Equity/GBV Evidence Accelerator Fellowship is designed for professionals, practitioners, and scholars focused on gender equity and gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in low- and middle-income settings. It aims to strengthen participants’ capabilities in evidence generation, synthesis, analysis, and translation to improve gender equity and GBV-related outcomes.
Key Features
- Mentorship from Johns Hopkins faculty at the Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity (CGWHGE).
- Coursework through the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH).
- Opportunities for professional networking and development via virtual activities and one in-person cohort gathering.
- Hands-on project support, including secondary data analysis or evidence synthesis.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must live and work in a low- or middle-income country.
- Engage in the gender/GBV field professionally or academically (e.g., PhD students, postdocs, or junior faculty).
- Have research experience or familiarity with monitoring and evaluation, and statistical software such as STATA or R.
- Current Master’s students are not eligible.
Benefits
- Coverage for travel expenses, course registration fees, and faculty mentoring.
- Opportunity to refine skills in gender equity/GBV research, program development, and policy advocacy.
Note: The fellowship does not include financial compensation. Applicants employed full-time are encouraged to coordinate participation with their employers.
Ideal Candidates
This program is suited for individuals in roles such as:
- Program monitoring and evaluation specialists.
- Community researchers or practitioners.
- PhD students and junior faculty with a focus on gender/GBV.
Application Timeline
- Applications Open: January 1, 2025
- Applications Close: January 31, 2025
Duration: 1 year (part-time)
Application Period: January 1, 2025 – January 31, 2025
Supported by: The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
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