Applications are currently accepting applications for its Childlight Global Data Fellow Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
This 12-month fellowship, held over the course of the calendar year, offers a blend of virtual and in-person learning, as well as opportunities for collaboration and professional connection. It is designed for mid-level practitioners and researchers who wish to deepen their expertise and expand their networks in the field of child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA).
The standard GDF position is unpaid and intended as a collaboration between Childlight, the GDF, and their home organisation. The role does not constitute an employment relationship with the University of Edinburgh. As such, confirmation of organisational consent is required for participation.
Childlight provides financial support for a capped number of GDFs to attend the Edinburgh residency, covering:
If additional financial support is required to facilitate your participation, you will have the opportunity to discuss possible arrangements with the programme team upon selection.
The fellowship is intended for mid-level professionals and researchers actively working in child protection and related disciplines.
Essential eligibility requirements include:
The programme welcomes applicants from academic institutions, government agencies, civil society organizations, and research institutions.
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