Call for Applications: CIP Fellowship Program 2026 at Centre for Inclusive Policy (CIP)
The Centre for Inclusive Policy (CIP) invites applications for its 2026 Fellowship Program, a fully online, 12-month initiative designed to support emerging researchers with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- The program will commence on October 1, 2026.
Program Benefits
Selected fellows will receive a comprehensive support package, including:
- A monthly stipend of USD 1,000 for 12 months
- Up to USD 2,000 for research costs, conferences, or further training
- Coverage for reasonable accommodation costs to support participation
- Access to an online training curriculum led by leading researchers
- Dedicated mentorship to guide individual research projects
- Opportunities to engage in CIP research initiatives and join a global network
Program Objectives
The CIP Fellowship Program aims to strengthen local research capacity by empowering fellows to design and implement research projects rooted in their local contexts.
- It also seeks to connect fellows to global policy discourse, ensuring their contributions align with international frameworks such as the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
- Additionally, the program provides mentorship and capacity-building opportunities to equip fellows with the tools needed to advance disability rights and inclusive policies in their respective countries.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be persons with disabilities
- Be based in LMICs or the Global South
- Have an undergraduate degree
- Possess basic research skills
- Demonstrate interest in social policy, disability equality, and research
- Be involved in the disability movement
- Have sufficient English proficiency for communication (interpretation provided for sign language users)
Research Focus Areas
Applicants are encouraged to develop research proposals in areas such as:
- Disability data
- Social protection
- Care and support systems
- Inclusive budgeting
- Community support systems
- Independent living
A specialized Disability Data Fellowship track is also available, focusing on quantitative data collection, analysis, and advocacy for disability-inclusive data systems.
Application Process
Applicants must submit the following documents:
A research proposal (maximum 3 pages) including introduction, research question, methodology, data and methods, expected results, and a 12-month timeline
- Updated CV
- Cover letter
- Two references
Deadline: 31 June 2026
How to Apply
Interested Applicant can apply via this link
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