Center for Inclusive Policy (CIP) offers a fellowship program that provides financial support, exposure to global discourse, and developments in the policy landscape. Also, it mentors people with disabilities from low- and middle-income countries. Such fellows should actively work on issues of inclusive policy or policy research.

The Center believes that successful advocacy and policy change hinge on the fellow’s ability collective and analyze all types of data, including quantitative, qualitative, legislative, and financial data. The fellowship is to provide a strong evidence base for policy change and that it is of fundamental importance that people with disabilities from low- and middle-income countries be at the Center of these efforts. The official language of this fellowship program is English.

This year, the fellowship focuses on two areas: inclusive social protection policies, and policies and programs that aim to create community support systems for independent living.

Essential Details

Application Deadline: 31 July 2023 (5 pm US Eastern time (GMT-5)

Fellowship Start: September 2023

Fellowship End: August 2024

Program Duration: 9 Months

Organizers: Center for Inclusive Policy (CIP)

Eligible Countries: low- and middle-income countries.

Benefits

Fellowship offers the following assistance and programs:

• A mentorship program for developing the fellow’s work plan to achieve their deliverables
• Sponsorship for one-week training on social protection policies or a similar training program
• A grant of USD 900 monthly to cover the time the fellows spend on their projects.
• The involvement of fellows in the projects of CIP based on their interests and expertise will enrich the fellows experience and offer exposure to a global perspective.
• Fellows’ involvement inCIP meetings helps them learn from other members of the organization and different country contexts.
• Shortlisted candidates should pass an online interview. Reasonable accommodations based on the request from the candidate will be available during the interview and through the fellowship period.

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants who fulfill these requirements can apply for the Center for Inclusive Policy Fellowship:

• Persons with disabilities in the early or mid stages of their careers from the Global South can apply for this opportunity.
• Applicants who have already started policy analysis in disability inclusion and undertaking research or those who have worked as advocates or organizers intending to transition to more analytical work are eligible to apply.
• CIP fellowship application is only open to people with disabilities from low- and middle-income countries.
• Preference goes to those applicants who already have connections with the disability rights movements in their countries.
• The Center preferably seeking applications from people with a desire to engage in the following areas:

1. legal research
2. quantitative or qualitative research
3. policy analysis
4. budget analysis

Required Documents

Applicants should submit the following supporting documents and be ready for the interview:

• Application Form
• Update CV
• Cover Letter
• Two References to [email protected]
• Online interview of shortlisted candidates

How to Apply?

The call for applications is now open, and applicants may submit only ONE (1) application.

To apply for CIP Fellowship, download the application form and prepare your CV, cover letter that provides additional relevant information, and the contact information of two references.

Please submit the application form and all supporting documents to the following email address with the subject line: 2023 Fellowship Application.

Submission Email: [email protected]

Applicants can visit the Center for Inclusive Policy website for questions or further information regarding the CIP fellowship.

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