Applications are currently being accepted for the Center for Inclusive Policy (CIP) Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About CIP Fellowship Program
The Center for Inclusive Policy Fellowship Program provides financial support, exposure to global discourse and developments in the policy landscape, and mentoring to people with disabilities from low- and middle-income countries who are actively working on issues of inclusive policy or policy research in support of the rights of people with disabilities as put forth in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Benefits of CIP Fellowship Program
Selected fellows will receive:
- A monthly stipend of USD 1,000 for 12 months
- Research costs or sponsorship for conferences/further training of up to USD 2,000
- Reasonable accommodation costs necessary to facilitate participation will also be covered
- An online training curriculum, led by leading researchers
- A mentor to guide your research
- Opportunities to participate in CIP research projects and connect with a global network
CIP Fellowship Program Requirements
- A person with a disability
- From and currently based in the Global South or a low- or middle-income country (LMIC)
- Interested in social policy, research and disability equality
- Part of the disability movement
- Have basic research skills
- Have an undergraduate degree
- Motivated to learn or strengthen research skills
- Proficient in spoken and written English. Applicants should have an English level sufficient to understand everyday conversations and communicate using basic spoken skills. Spoken proficiency in English is not required for sign language users, for whom interpretation will be available
Application Date and Process
1. Research Proposal (focused on disability policy in their own country.) Maximum 3 pages (Arial 12, 2.5 cm on all sides margins), including:
Application Deadline
31 July, 2026
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