SVRI is seeking scholars studying violence against women and children

The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) has opened applications for its doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships, designed to support early-career researchers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

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The programme focuses on strengthening research leadership, deepening academic skills and expanding global knowledge on how violence against women (VAW) intersects with violence against children (VAC).

Focus

The fellowship aims to shift global research power by prioritising studies led from within LMICs. SVRI supports scholars who can produce evidence rooted in real community contexts, improving the relevance of interventions and strengthening understanding of violence prevention.

Fellows are expected to contribute to long-term efforts that advance the rights and wellbeing of women and children.

Funding

The programme offers two fellowship tracks, each lasting up to two years.

Doctoral fellows: up to $17,000
Postdoctoral fellows: up to $20,500

Funding may cover research-related expenses, including data collection travel, software, books, publication fees, academic site visits and attendance at one international conference.

Fellows also gain increased visibility, access to mentorship and connections to global research networks.

Who can apply

SVRI welcomes applicants committed to feminist, equity-driven research, particularly those from underrepresented regions. Both fellowships are open exclusively to early-career researchers that:

Are a national of a low- or middle-income country.
Are enrolled full-time at an accredited in-person institution within an LMIC.
Focus on intersections of VAW and VAC.
Have an approved or defended dissertation proposal (for doctoral applicants).
Are strongly committed to advancing the rights and well-being of women and girls.

Requirements

Entries must be submitted through Proposal Central available on the SVRI website. They should include a detailed career statement, a description of community impact and a research proposal that aligns with SVRI guidelines.

Applicants must also upload institutional verification, academic transcripts and two reference letters. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to a panel interview.