The CIP Fellowship Program

The CIP Fellowship Program is sponsored by Center for Inclusive Policy (CIP). This 12-month online initiative supports emerging researchers with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to strengthen their research and social policy skills.

Fellowship | Center for Inclusive Policy | CIP The CIP Fellowship Program is a 12-month online initiative , starting on October 1 , designed to support emerging researchers with disabilities in strengthening their research and social policy skills. The programme is specifically directed at individuals with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

The fellowship is intended for applicants with some research experience who are seeking to further develop their skills, rather than for established senior researchers. Application deadline: July 31, 2026, at midnight EDT. Strengthen Local Research Capacity Empower emerging researchers with disabilities from LMICs to design and implement projects rooted in their local contexts, generating evidence that reflects lived realities.

Connect Fellows to Global Policy Discourse Integrate fellows into international conversations on disability rights and inclusive policy, ensuring their perspectives contribute to and benefit from global developments aligned with the CRPD Mentor and Empower Disability Advocates Provide structured mentorship to fellows engaged in inclusive policy or policy research, equipping them with skills and networks to advance disability rights in their countries 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 We are looking for applicants who are: 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 Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

There is no upper age limit: what matters is that they meet the essential requirements, are early in their research careers, demonstrate a strong commitment to disability inclusion and rights, and are eager to grow.

Senior or established researchers Researchers with extensive experience in UN agencies Applicants working on topics unrelated to disability Applicants from countries excluded by OFAC: North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Syria and Russia Please note that rather than looking for people who are engaged in training programs or service delivery, we are looking for people with a desire to engage in: Community support systems This year, in addition to our usual we are recruiting for a fellowship that will focus on quantitative data collection.

The Disability Data Fellowship is a groundbreaking initiative that equips emerging leaders who are persons with disabilities from low- and middle-income countries with the skills and support to drive change through data. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and applied research, fellows will master issues related to generating, interpreting, and advocating for disability-inclusive data, as well as first principles in data analysis.

This will include building their capacity to assist with training various stakeholders on collecting data for disability inclusion. Applications must be submitted to office@inclusive-policy. org 1.

Research Proposal (focused on disability policy in their own country.) Maximum 3 pages (Arial 12, 2. 5 cm on all sides margins), including: Timeline for completion within 12 months NOTE: Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to confirm receipt of each application.

Application deadline: July 31, 2026, at midnight EDT. While the use of AI is not prohibited, applicants are strongly advised not to rely on AI to generate research questions or methodologies. Instead, proposals should present ideas clearly, preferably in bullet points.