Applications are now open for the CIP Fellowship Program 2026, a fully funded 12-month online fellowship designed for emerging researchers with disabilities from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This program helps participants strengthen their research and social policy skills while working on disability-related topics rooted in their local contexts.
It is fully funded, provides a monthly stipend, covers research costs, and offers mentorship and training. There is no application fee. The fellowship starts on October 1, 2026, and the deadline to apply is July 31, 2026 (midnight EDT).You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.
Key Details:
- Program Name: CIP Fellowship Program 2026
- Duration: 12 months
- Start Date: October 1, 2026
- Format: Fully Online
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 (midnight EDT)
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Application Fee: None
- Language Requirement: English
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- Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) Australia
- PhD scholarships at the University of Melbourne, Australia.
- Postdoctoral & Research Assistant positions at BAM in Berlin, Germany.
- OIST Visiting Scholars Program 2027 in Japan (Fully Funded)
- WHO Paid Internship in Geneva, Switzerland
What This Scholarship Offers:
- Monthly stipend of USD 1,000 for 12 months
- Research costs or sponsorship for conferences and further training up to USD 2,000
- Reasonable accommodation costs to ensure full participation
- Access to a high-quality online training curriculum led by leading researchers
- Dedicated one-on-one mentorship to guide research work
- Opportunities to participate in real CIP research projects
- Connection to a global network of disability rights advocates and researchers
Also Check: PhD, Postdoc & Professor positions at the University of Freiburg, Germany.
Who Can Apply:
We are looking for applicants who meet all of the following:
- Person with a disability
- From and currently based in a low- or middle-income country (Global South / LMIC)
- Interested in social policy, research, and disability equality
- Part of the disability movement
- Have basic research skills
- Hold an undergraduate degree
- Motivated to learn and strengthen research skills
- Proficient in spoken and written English (everyday conversations and basic communication). Sign language users can receive interpretation.
- At least 18 years old (no upper age limit)
Priority focus areas include:
- Disability data
- Social protection
- Care and support
- Inclusive budgeting
- Community support systems
- Independent living
This year there is a special Disability Data Fellowship track focused on quantitative data collection, analysis, and advocacy.
Also Check: Technical University of Denmark PhD and Postdoc Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)
Who Should Not Apply:
- Citizens of countries excluded by OFAC (North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Syria, Russia)
- Senior or established researchers
- Researchers with extensive UN agency experience
- Applicants working on topics unrelated to disability
Also Check: PhD, Postdoc & Professor positions at the University of Freiburg, Germany.
How to Apply:
Submit your complete application by email to: [email protected]
Required Documents:
- Research Proposal (maximum 3 pages) Use Arial 12 font with 2.5 cm margins on all sides. Include these sections:
- Introduction
- Research question
- Methodology
- Data and methods
- Expected results
- Timeline for completion within 12 months
- Updated CV
- Cover Letter
- Two References
Also Check: Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) Australia
