Applications are open for the Johns Hopkins University Gender Equity and GBV Fellowship, a year-long, part-time program designed for practitioners, professionals, and scholars working on gender equity and gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in low- and middle-income settings. The fellowship, hosted by the Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity (CGWHGE), provides sponsored mentorship, select coursework, and a cohort-based experience to enhance skills in evidence generation, synthesis, analysis, and translation for impactful gender equity work.

Fellows engage in virtual activities throughout the year, with select in-person cohort gatherings for networking and professional development. Participants complete a mini-project—such as secondary data analysis or evidence synthesis—focused on gender equity or GBV, with guidance and support from CGWHGE faculty. The estimated time commitment is 10 hours per week on average, up to 20 hours per week during coursework, plus travel for in-person convenings.

Ideal candidates include program evaluators, community researchers, practitioners, and PhD students in low- or middle-income contexts, who have some experience in gender equity or GBV and seek to strengthen their skills to enhance the impact of their work and advance their careers. All fellowship activities are conducted in English.

Key Dates

• Applications Open: December 15, 2025
• Applications Close: January 16, 2026
• Notification of Selection: February 16, 2026
• Kick-off Meeting: February 27, 2026
• Weekly Seminar: March–April 2026
• Course: Complete LinkedIn STATA: July 1, 2026
• Course: Applications to Gender Analysis ++: June 22–25, 2026
• Course: Practical Skills for Conducting Epidemiologic Research I++: June 2026
• Course: Gender-Based Violence Research, Practice and Policy: July 27–31, 2026
• Course: Women’s Health: Disparities and Equity Implications: July 13–16, 2026
• Course: International Perspectives on Women, Gender, and Health: July 20–24, 2026
• Mentored Development and Completion of Mini-Project; Monthly Seminar: April–December 2026
• In-Person Convening: October 2026
• Cohort 3 Webinar Disseminations: Early 2027
• Written and Oral Dissemination of Mentored Mini-Project: Early 2027

Key Details

• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Host Institution: Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity (CGWHE)
• Host University: Online and Johns Hopkins University
• Eligible Countries: Low- and middle-income countries
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Practitioners, professionals, and scholars in the gender equity/GBV field
• Field: Gender equity and gender-based violence
• Study Level: PhD, Postdoc, Junior Faculty
• Duration: One year (March 2026–Early 2027)
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Virtual and in-person in the United States

Benefits

The fellows will benefit from the Gender Equity/GBV Evidence Accelerator Fellowship as follows:

• Sponsored mentorship and select coursework
• Coverage of travel costs, course registration, and faculty mentoring
• Networking opportunities and professional development

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must:
  • Be from and currently living/working in a low- or middle-income country
  • Be currently working in the gender equity/GBV field or pursuing a PhD, Postdoc, or Junior Faculty position focused on gender/GBV.
  • Demonstrate research experience, monitoring and evaluation expertise, or familiarity with statistical software (e.g., STATA, R)
• Current master’s students are not eligible.

Course Offerings

Selected courses are provided through Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, with an estimated time commitment of 10 hours per week on average, up to 20 hours/week during course weeks.

Selection Process

The following is the selection process:

• A selection committee will review applications.
• Criteria include relevance of experience, demonstrated need for skills enhancement, and potential impact of the applicant’s work.
• Shortlisted candidates may receive invitations for interviews.
• Final selections will be announced by February 16, 2026

How to Apply?

• Fill out the Google form linked below.
• Ensure you submit the application and all required documents before the deadline.
• Await notification of selection results.

Apply Now

Please visit the official Johns Hopkins University website for detailed information regarding the Gender Equity/GBV Evidence Accelerator Fellowship.

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