Application Deadline: February 16th, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Moving Minds Alliance Research Fellowship Program. The Moving Minds Alliance Research Fellowship Program supports local researchers in the Global South to carry out studies on issues related to young children (aged 0-8 years) and their caregivers in emergency contexts. It offers an opportunity to be part of a global community of researchers who are advancing knowledge and evidence in this field, while working with the MMA Research Forum team. It also offers the opportunity for Fellows’ research to be disseminated widely through the MMA Network, and through the Research Forum on Young Children in Emergencies.
Theme: Early Childhood Development in Climate Emergencies.
Research Focus Areas
Proposals should address the following research gaps:
- The relationship between climate emergencies and mental health for young children and caregivers
- Early Childhood Development programs in climate disaster contexts
- Post-reconstruction efforts and child-friendly policies for climate disasters
- Policy research for systems change in ECD during climate emergencies
Research Requirements
- Original, rigorous, and methodologically sound research (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods)
- Focus on countries within the Global South
- Align with the Nurturing Care Framework (responsive caregiving, safety, early learning, nutrition, mental health)
- Can include primary or secondary data
Fellowship Expectations
- Conduct research over a 12-month period
- Share research results with the MMA Research Forum
- Submit a final research report or publication
Benefits
As a Fellow, you will be supported to carry out relevant (to your country or local context) studies with young children and families over a 12-month period by:
- Providing a one-time stipend of US $5,000 to be used toward research activities
- Convening a community of practice of researchers around the world who are focusing on young children and families in climate emergency contexts
- Providing opportunities for knowledge sharing, mentoring, and dissemination of your research to a global audience (through learning events and webinars to which you will be invited to share your findings
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Moving Minds Alliance Research Fellowship Program
