The fellowship provides:

* Flexible research funding of USD 300,000 over three years which includes 15% costs.

The funding is managed by the host institution of the fellow.

* The fellowship supports research costs, such as:

research personnel

travel for professional purposes

equipment

dissemination activities

support for trainees

and other related project costs

* As a fellow you get to be part of a group of researchers working on childrens being, across different fields and settings.

You can also connect with fellows, researchers and practitioners including at events organized by the LEGO Foundation.

* The fellowship offers media channels to share your work with an audience.

* You will be recognized as part of the LEGO Foundations network of fellows.

The LEGO Foundation hosts events where you can meet and exchange ideas with researchers and practitioners.

Being part of this network can help you share your work widely.

To apply you will need to submit:

* A standard online application form

* A. Cv (two pages)

* A research abstract (250 words)

* A personal statement (500 words) that explains:

* Why you want to research childrens development

* How your research will contribute to knowledge

* How your research will help you lead and make a difference

* A research proposal (five pages) that includes:

* The research question you want to answer

* The practical implications of your research

* The methods you will use

* The challenges you anticipate and how you will address them

* A brief description of research work done to date

* A completed. Budget justification template

* A selected bibliography (two pages) relevant, to your research

This fellowship is for researchers who want to do work about children's development. We are looking for people who have research ideas and want to make a difference. The fellowship will give you money and support for three years to do your research. The LEGO Foundation Fellowship is for researchers who want to study how children thrive. You should explain what you want to research how it builds on what you've done and why you need this fellowship.  The money given will go to your institution, can be used for research costs like hiring people, traveling and equipment. You'll also join a group of researchers working on topics.

Summary:

Deadline: July 31, 2026

Category: Fellowship

Opportunity Locations: United States

Eligible Locations: United States
 

The fellowship is open to researchers who have a PhD or equivalent and have been working for a years. You should:

* Have a research record

* Have a clear and original research idea related to childrens development

* Have a plan for your research

* Want to contribute to evidence that can help children

* Be interested in working with a group of researchers from different fields

Applicants must:

* Have a PhD or equivalent by July 31, 2026

* Have received their PhD no earlier than January 1, 2016

* Be employed by a university or research institute

* Be able to have fellowship funds administered by their host institution

* Submit an application

* Propose work that aligns with one or more fellowship themes

Applicants from any country can apply, except for countries to EU or US sanctions.