The Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program is the only internationally open, competitive fellowship program for early and mid-career researchers focusing on child and youth development.
Fellowships are awarded to the most highly talented and innovative young scholars and mid-career researchers working on child and youth development.
The Jacobs Foundation is one of the world’s leading charitable foundations dedicated to facilitating innovation for children and youth. The Foundation was established in 1989 by Klaus J. Jacobs and his family in an effort to benefit future generations by providing young people with better opportunities for development, so that they can become productive and socially responsible members of society.
Funds from Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowships are awarded directly to the Fellow’s institution and may be used over a three-year period to partially cover the Fellow’s salary and for any activity supporting the Fellow’s research, such as assistant salaries, equipment, technical assistance, professional travel, or trainee support.
Fellowship Categories
- Jacobs Early Career Research Fellowship
- Jacobs Advanced Research Fellowship
Jacobs Early Career Research Fellowship
The Funding Available for Jacobs Early Career Research Fellowship is 150,000 chf for 3 years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Highly talented young scholars working on child and youth development are eligible to apply under thois category.
- The ideal candidate has obtained his/her PhD no more than 7 years ago.
Jacobs Advanced Research Fellowship
The Funding available for Jacobs Advanced Research Fellowship is 400,000 chf for 3 years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Most innovative mid-career researchers working on child and youth development are eligible to apply under this category.
- The ideal candidate has obtained his/her PhD no more than 15 years ago.
Application Procedure
The following documents must be submitted online to be considered for a Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship:
- A letter from a department head or other senior researcher supporting the candidate and describing his or her qualifications, initiative, and research;
- The candidate’s curriculum vitae including a list of the candidate’s scientific publications;
- A two-page statement by the candidate describing his or her significant scientific work and immediate research plans.
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