DeadlineApplications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
Award amountup to $60,000
Last checkedJun 26, 2026
Application
The LEGO Foundation Fellowship: Application Details
Global research fellowship for early- and mid-career researchers focused on how children thrive. Offers $300,000 over three years. Application deadline July 31, 2026.
Early- and mid-career researchers worldwide; Employed by a university or research institute; PhD or equivalent doctorate received within the past 10 years (no earlier than January 1, 2016); Applicants from any country welcome, except those subject to EU or US sanctions
Requirements
Strong record of research accomplishment; Clear and original research agenda related to fellowship themes; Strong methodological grounding and feasible plan; Potential to contribute to evidence informing action for children; Interest in engaging with an interdisciplinary cohort
Application materials
Standard online application form; Resume or CV (two-page limit); Research abstract (250-word limit); Personal statement (500-word limit); Research proposal (5-page limit); Completed budget and budget justification templates
How to apply
Submit applications through the online application portal by July 31, 2026, at 11:59 EST.
