Call For Applications and Proposals : Moving Minds Alliance 2025-2026 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.

We are now seeking applications for the 2025-26 Fellows cohort, with five positions available to conduct research related to the theme: Early Childhood Development in Climate Emergencies.

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

Download the full Terms of Reference below.