Partially Funded Fellowships in the Science of Learning from IBRO in Switzerland

IBRO and UNESCO’s International Bureau of Education (IBE) offer 3 partially funded annual IBRO/IBE-UNESCO Science of Learning Fellowships. This is part of the joint Science of Learning Initiative that aims to support and translate key neuroscience research on learning and the brain to educators, policymakers, and governments. The fellowship program will last from 1 October – 31 December 2023.

If you get one of these fellowships, you will have:

• Grant Amount: 20,000 Euros
• Own office, including a computer, desk, and internet access.

Please note: The fellowship program cannot arrange or cover accommodation, visas, insurance, travel, or other related logistics.

You should follow the following criteria:

• This fellowship is open to senior and mid-career scientists.
• Preferably with at least 10 years of experience practicing in the neuroscience of learning field.
• Length of stay: 1 October – 31 December 2023.
• IBRO and IBE–UNESCO will consider researchers from all regions of the world.
• The fellows will be hosted at IBE–UNESCO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, so they can learn about policymaking in an international context.

Please note: If travel is impacted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the possibility of completing the Fellowship remotely will be considered.

Your responsibilities and Expected deliverables:

• Six written briefs (max. 5 pages each; 2 every month) to re-articulate research on neuroscience in an accessible language, with explicit implications for policy and practice.
• Give an IBE talk on own research project or on any other relevant topic on neuroscience and education.
• Liaise with the other IBRO/IBE fellows and the IBE staff.
• Discuss possible participation in various UNESCO IBE and IBRO projects.

About the International Brain Research Organization(IBRO):

The International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) is the global federation of neuroscience organizations established in 1961 that aims to promote and support neuroscience around the world through training, teaching, research, outreach and engagement activities. The IBRO Mission is to develop, support, coordinate and promote scientific research in all fields concerning the brain, promote international collaboration and exchange of scientific information on brain research throughout the world and provide for and assist in education and dissemination of information relating to brain research. 

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