Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) Early Career Research Fellowships 2026 (

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About SVRI Early Career Research Fellowships

The SVRI fellowships support early-career researchers in LMICs focusing on the intersection of VAW and VAC. The initiative strengthens locally led research, develops leadership skills, and promotes international collaboration among feminist and equity-driven scholars.

• Sponsor Organisation: Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)

Benefits of SVRI Early Career Research Fellowships

• Doctoral Fellowship:

  • Duration: Up to 24 months

  • Maximum funding: USD 17,000

  • Covers research activities, fieldwork, travel, software, publication fees, and academic site visits

• Postdoctoral Fellowship:

  • Duration: Up to 24 months

  • Maximum funding: USD 20,500

  • Supports advanced research, capacity building, networking, and dissemination of results

SVRI Early Career Research Fellowships Requirements

• ​​​​Be a national of a low- or middle-income country (LMIC).
• Be enrolled full-time at an in-person, accredited academic institution in an LMIC.
• Be undertaking PhD dissertation or postdoctoral research focused on the intersection of VAW and VAC.
• (For PhD applicants) Have a defended or institutionally approved dissertation proposal.

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Are from underrepresented regions or groups.
• Demonstrate a long-term commitment to advancing the rights and wellbeing of women and girls.

 

Application Date and Process

1. Complete Online Application Form, which includes:

• Career Objectives (6000 spaces)
• Community Impact Statement (3000 spaces)
• Research Proposal (following SVRI format, see below)

2. Upload Required Documents:

• Letter from an academic institution verifying status and nationality
• Academic transcripts (past 2 years)
• Two reference letters (one from your academic advisor)

3. Interview:

• Short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.

Application Deadline

31 January, 2026

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