SVRI Early Career Research Fellowships 2026

The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is now accepting applications for its Early Career Research Fellowships 2026. This initiative supports early-career researchers from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) focusing on the intersection of violence against women (VAW) and violence against children (VAC).

📝 About SVRI Early Career Research Fellowships

The SVRI Fellowships aim to:

• Strengthen locally led research.
• Develop leadership skills.
• Promote international collaboration among feminist and equity-driven scholars.

🎁 Benefits of SVRI Early Career Research Fellowships

Doctoral Fellowship

• Duration: Up to 24 months.
• Maximum Funding: USD 17,000.
• Covers:
  • Research activities.
  • Fieldwork.
  • Travel.
  • Software.
  • Publication fees.
  • Academic site visits.

Postdoctoral Fellowship

• Duration: Up to 24 months.
• Maximum Funding: USD 20,500.
• Supports:
  • Advanced research.
  • Capacity building.
  • Networking.
  • Dissemination of results.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

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.

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Are from underrepresented regions or groups.
• Demonstrate a long-term commitment to advancing the rights and wellbeing of women and girls.

📅 Application Date and Process

1. Complete Online Application Form

The application form includes:

• Career Objectives (6000 characters).
• Community Impact Statement (3000 characters).
• Research Proposal (following SVRI format).

2. Upload Required Documents

• Letter from an academic institution verifying status and nationality.
• Academic transcripts (past 2 years).
• Two reference letters (one from your academic advisor).

3. Interview

• Short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.

📌 Application Deadline

31 January, 2026

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

• View details of the SVRI Early Career Research Fellowships.
• Apply for the fellowship via Proposal Central.

This is a fantastic opportunity for early-career researchers passionate about advancing the rights and wellbeing of women and children. Don't miss the chance to make a meaningful impact!

• Doctoral Fellowship:
  • Duration: Up to 24 months
  • Maximum funding: USD 17,000
  • Covers research activities, fieldwork, travel, software, publication fees, and academic site visits
• Postdoctoral Fellowship:
  • Duration: Up to 24 months
  • Maximum funding: USD 20,500
  • Supports advanced research, capacity building, networking, and dissemination of results