Application Deadline: March 1st, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 DAWN Fellowship Programme. The fellowship focuses on The Political Economy of Gender-Based Violence and Conflict, supporting a younger woman feminist with proven commitment to women’s rights and gender justice to develop projects that deepen understanding of how gender-based violence and conflict shape gender dynamics, amplifying women’s feminist voices in public discourse.
The fellowship is expected to begin at the fellow’s convenience between 1 May 2025 to 30 June 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be women feminists under the age of 40.
- Applicants should be from the Global South.
- Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to feminist principles and methodologies.
- Proposals can include research, advocacy, mobilisation, resistance, or creative expression.
- Proposals must align with the theme of The Political Economy of Gender-Based Violence and Conflict.
Fellowship Benefits
Financial support
A stipend of USD 1,200 per month for 10 months, which can be used to cover research or project expenses, including materials, travel, and living costs. The fellowship is not intended to cover all project related costs and applicants should declare other sources of funding that might cover additional expenses.
2. Mentorship and networking Access to a network of experienced feminist researchers, advocates, and activists for guidance and support.
3. Dissemination opportunities Ability to present and publish project findings via DAWN’s platforms.
EXPECTATIONS FROM FELLOWS
1. Delivering tangible outputs as agreed upon with DAWN.
2. Completing project deliverables by the agreed deadlines.
3. Presenting their work at relevant DAWN events.
4. Registering outputs under Creative Commons CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. ‘
5. Submitting midterm and final reports detailing progress and outcomes.
Application Timeline:
- Applications Deadline: 01 Mar
- Selection Announcement: 30 Apr
Application Process
- Proposal submission Applicants complete and submit the fellowship application form, detailing the project’s objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and timeline.
- Supporting documents Applicants submit a detailed CV, one letter of recommendation from a non-related referee, and a statement of motivation.
- Project expenses Applicants submit a detailed project budget aligned with the fellowship amount.
- Review and selection A selection committee will review the applications based on relevance, feasibility, originality, and potential impact. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview to discuss their proposals in more detail.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed and contacted.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the DAWN Fellowship Programme
