DAWN Rising Fellowship Programme 2026

Deadline: Mar 01, 2026

other

10 months (duration)

partially funded

Palestine, Sudan

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era (DAWN) is currently accepting applications for its Rising Fellowship Programme 2026. This thematic, project-based fellowship is designed to support young feminist women working on issues of conflict, violence, power, and resistance.

📝 About the Fellowship

The DAWN Fellowship Programme provides space, visibility, and support for fellows to develop and share work that challenges dominant narratives and centers feminist, Global South perspectives.

Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era (DAWN)

🎁 Benefits

Participants of the DAWN Rising Fellowship Programme 2026 will receive:

Financial Support: A stipend of USD 1,200 per month for 10 months to cover research or project expenses, including materials, travel, and living costs. Note: The fellowship is not intended to cover all project-related costs, and applicants should declare other sources of funding for additional expenses.
Mentorship and Networking: Access to a network of experienced feminist researchers, advocates, and activists for guidance and support.
Dissemination Opportunities: Ability to present and publish project findings via DAWN’s platforms.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the DAWN Rising Fellowship Programme 2026, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be women feminists under the age of 40.
Be from the Global South.
Demonstrate a commitment to feminist principles and methodologies.
Submit proposals that include research, advocacy, mobilisation, resistance, or creative expression.
Ensure proposals align with the theme of The Political Economy of Gender-Based Violence and Conflict.
Focus proposals on conflict-affected contexts in Sudan, Palestine, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Only individuals are eligible to apply; applications from organisations, groups, or collectives will not be accepted.

📅 Application Process

Follow these steps to apply for the DAWN Rising Fellowship Programme 2026:

Step 1: Complete the Application Form

Download and complete the fillable PDF application form.
Ensure all sections are completed electronically.
Respect all word limits.

Step 2: Review and Verify

Save the completed document.
Verify that no sections are left blank.
Ensure clarity, coherence, and alignment with the theme.

Step 3: Submit via the Application Form Only

Submit the completed PDF through the official application form.
Applications sent by email will not be reviewed.

Note: Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified.

📌 Application Deadline

01 March, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

View details of the DAWN Rising Fellowship Programme 2026.
Apply via the official application form.

For more information, visit the official DAWN website or contact their team directly.

Benefits

Financial support: A stipend of USD 1,200 per month for 10 months, which can be used to cover research or project expenses, including materials, travel, and living costs.
Mentorship and networking: Access to a network of experienced feminist researchers, advocates, and activists for guidance and support.
Dissemination opportunities: Ability to present and publish project findings via DAWN’s platforms

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