Call for Johns Hopkins Gender Equity Accelerator Fellowship 2026-2027 is open now!!
This year-long cohort program offers sponsored mentorship and select coursework through the Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity (CGWHGE) at the Johns Hopkins University to practitioners, professionals, and scholars engaged in gender equity work, including those focused on gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in low- and middle-income settings.
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The part-time fellowship builds skills in evidence generation, synthesis/analysis, and translation for gender equity and GBV. Fellows complete select coursework offered through Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH), and receive ongoing mentorship from CGWHGE faculty, within a cohort experience designed for networking and professional development, including one in-person cohort gatherings throughout the year. Ongoing activities are virtual, with select in-person convenings to enable connectivity. Fellowship scholars will complete a mini-project focused on gender equity/GBV, such as secondary analysis of survey data, or evidence synthesis, with mentorship and data analysis support from CGWHGE faculty. Estimated time commitment: 10 hours weekly on average, up to 20 hours/week during course weeks, plus travel for convenings.
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The Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity is at the forefront of addressing today’s critical gender equity issues. Founded in 2023 and housed within the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity unites practitioners, leaders, and advocates from around the world and within Johns Hopkins University through applied research and training aimed at advancing women’s health and addressing impediments to gender equity. The Center works to power communities with the data they need to enhance women’s health and equity. The Center’s work has three focus areas: eliminating gender-based violence, resetting gendered power dynamics, and strengthening health systems for gender equity.
Selected fellows will be notified by February 16, 2026, followed by a kick-off meeting on February 27, 2026. Key courses and seminars run from March through July 2026 covering topics like LinkedIn STATA, Gender-Based Violence Research, Women’s Health, and Gender Analysis. Fellows will engage in mentored mini-projects from April to December 2026, culminating in an in-person convening in October 2026, with dissemination of findings in early 2027.
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- Full coverage of participant travel costs related to required in-person fellowship activities.
- Course registration fees fully covered for select Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health coursework.
- Dedicated faculty mentoring from experts at the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity.
- Opportunity to be part of a global cohort, enabling peer learning and meaningful professional networking in gender equity and GBV work.
- Hands-on experience through a mentored mini-project, such as evidence synthesis or secondary data analysis focused on GBV and gender equity.
- Flexible, part-time fellowship structure, designed to accommodate working professionals.
- Support from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, ensuring strong institutional and philanthropic backing.
Eligibilities
- Must be from and currently living/working in a low- or middle-income country
- Current master’s students are ineligible
- Must be currently working in the gender/GBV field, or studying in a PhD or Postdoc or Junior Faculty position focused on gender/ GBV
- Applicants should demonstrate some research experience, monitoring and evaluation and/or exposure to statistical software (STATA, R etc.).
- Must have professional working proficiency in both written and spoken English
Application Process
To apply fill out the online application form through the link
Application Deadline: January 16, 2026 (11 Days Remaining)
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