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LEGO Foundation Fellowship 2027: $300,000 Global Research Fellowship for Early- and Mid-Career Scholars Working on Children’s Thriving - Opportunities for Youth LEGO Foundation Fellowship 2027: $300,000 Global Research Fellowship for Early- and Mid-Career Scholars Working on Children’s Thriving Applications are now open for the LEGO Foundation Fellowship 2027, a prestigious global research fellowship supporting early- and mid-career researchers whose work advances understanding of how children thrive across diverse contexts worldwide.
Administered by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) in partnership with the LEGO Foundation, this highly competitive fellowship provides flexible funding of USD 300,000 over three years to scholars conducting ambitious, rigorous, and practically relevant research related to children’s wellbeing, development, learning, inclusion, resilience, and thriving.
The fellowship brings together researchers from multiple disciplines including education, psychology, child development, sociology, neuroscience, public health, data science, humanitarian studies, disability studies, implementation science, economics, and human-computer interaction.
Researchers selected for the fellowship will not only receive substantial financial support but will also become part of a global interdisciplinary cohort dedicated to generating evidence that informs real-world action for children. Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2026 .
The LEGO Foundation Fellowship is a global initiative created to support researchers whose work can strengthen understanding of how children learn, grow, develop, and thrive in complex and changing environments. The fellowship reflects the LEGO Foundation’s long-standing commitment to improving children’s lives worldwide through education, creativity, learning through play, wellbeing, and inclusive development.
The programme coincides with the LEGO Foundation’s 40th anniversary and responds to urgent global challenges affecting children today, including: Humanitarian crises and conflict Displacement and instability Neurodivergence and inclusion The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence Social disconnection and reduced learning engagement The fellowship is designed to empower researchers who are producing evidence capable of shaping policy, practice, and systems that better support children globally.
Fellowship Funding and Benefits Selected fellows will receive extensive support over a three-year period. Fellowship Benefits Include: 1. USD 300,000 Flexible Research Funding USD 300,000 over three years Funding inclusive of 15% indirect costs Institution-administered funding support The fellowship funding can be used for: Research-related operational costs Fellowship meeting travel expenses 2.
Global Fellowship Community Fellows join an international interdisciplinary network of researchers focused on children’s thriving. Global collaboration opportunities Research exchange platforms Peer learning experiences Interdisciplinary dialogue Networking with policy and practice audiences 3. Annual Convenings and Cohort Activities Research-sharing opportunities Engagement with practitioners and policymakers 4.
International Visibility Recognition within the LEGO Foundation network Media visibility opportunities Dissemination support for research outputs 5.
Long-Term Career Advancement The programme supports researchers in: Strengthening leadership capacity Advancing impactful research agendas Translating evidence into practice Building interdisciplinary partnerships Research Themes for the Fellowship Applicants must align their proposed research with one or more of the fellowship’s three core themes.
Theme 1: The Youngest Children in Crisis and Conflict Settings This theme focuses on children from birth to age eight living in crisis, displacement, or humanitarian settings. Mechanisms of Resilience and Pathways to Thriving Studies exploring how children continue to develop and learn despite adversity. Strengthening Caregiving and Family Environments Research on parenting, caregiving, and family systems supporting child development.
Scaling and Sustaining Effective Interventions Evidence on how child development and mental health interventions can be expanded and sustained. Translating Evidence into Practice Research examining how evidence-based interventions are adopted and implemented in humanitarian settings.
The programme welcomes studies involving: Internally displaced children Children in humanitarian emergencies Children in recovery contexts Vulnerable host community children Theme 2: Inclusion and Wellbeing of Neurodivergent Children This theme focuses especially on autism and ADHD. How neurodivergent children can receive support before formal assessment or diagnosis.
Strengthening Family Environments The role of home routines, caregiving, and family wellbeing. Inclusive Learning Environments How education systems and classroom practices can better support neurodivergent learners. Transitions and Continuity of Support Research on maintaining support during educational and developmental transitions.
Evidence on how digital technologies reduce barriers to communication, participation, and learning. Theme 3: Children’s Learning and Development in an AI-Enabled World This theme explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping children’s experiences and development. AI and Adult-Child Connection Understanding how AI influences relationships between children and caregivers.
AI and Social-Emotional Development Research on how AI affects emotional wellbeing, social interaction, and help-seeking behaviors. AI and Productive Struggle in Learning Studies examining AI’s effect on persistence, engagement, and motivation. Differential Effects of AI Evidence on whether AI reduces or deepens educational inequalities.
Is Play Required in the Research Proposal? Applicants may include play where relevant, but it is not mandatory and is not a condition for eligibility. The fellowship is open to early- and mid-career researchers worldwide.
Hold a PhD or equivalent research doctorate by July 31, 2026 Have received their PhD no earlier than January 1, 2016 Be employed by a university or research institute Submit an individual application Propose research aligned with at least one fellowship theme Have institutional capacity to administer the grant The programme also recognizes documented career breaks such as: Caregiving responsibilities Other research interruptions Researchers from diverse academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including: Human-computer interaction Countries Eligible to Apply Applicants from all countries are welcome except those subject to EU or US sanctions.
Number of Fellowships Available February 1, 2027 – December 31, 2029 Applications will be evaluated based on: 1. Alignment with Fellowship Themes The research must clearly address one or more programme themes. 2.
Clarity and Strength of Proposed Work Applicants must demonstrate: Strong research questions 4. Feasibility and Research Quality Applications should include: Feasible implementation plans 5. Contribution to the Field The proposed work should contribute meaningfully to scholarship, policy, or practice.
Applicants should explain why the fellowship is timely and valuable for their work. Application Materials Required 1. Online Application Form The statement should explain: Motivation for studying childhood development Contribution to scholarly knowledge Maximum 5 pages covering: 6.
Budget and Budget Justification Learn more about the application details HERE . Application Opens: June 1, 2026 Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 Fellowship Period: February 1, 2027 – December 31, 2029 Click HERE to submit your application. How the Selection Process Works The fellowship uses a two-stage evaluation process.
Applications reviewed by: International childhood development specialists Multidisciplinary reviewers Final selections made by: LEGO Foundation review committee Applicants will be informed of results in November 2026. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Can research address multiple themes? Yes.
Applicants may address more than one fellowship theme. Can research teams apply? No. The fellowship is awarded to individual researchers only.
Can existing projects receive funding? Yes. Fellows may extend or continue existing projects.
Can fellows receive additional funding from other sources? Are MD or MBBS degrees accepted? Yes.
Equivalent research doctorates are eligible. Yes. Budget submission is mandatory.
Can fellows change institutions? Yes, with programme approval. Does the fellowship support visas and IRB costs?
Yes. These expenses may be included in the project budget. Why This Fellowship Is Important The LEGO Foundation Fellowship arrives at a critical moment globally.
Children worldwide are facing: Conflict and displacement Rapid technological transformation This fellowship invests in researchers whose work can directly influence policies, systems, and interventions that improve children’s lives. By combining rigorous research with real-world application, the programme aims to bridge the gap between academic evidence and practical solutions for children globally.
Visit HERE to learn more about the LEGO Foundation Fellowship 2027. The LEGO Foundation Fellowship 2027 is one of the most significant global research fellowships focused on children’s thriving, wellbeing, inclusion, and development.
With substantial funding, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong institutional support, the programme offers researchers an extraordinary opportunity to advance impactful work capable of shaping the future for children worldwide. For scholars committed to generating evidence that improves children’s lives across diverse contexts, this fellowship represents a major platform for research, leadership, and global influence.
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