Applications are open for the GRO GEST Fellowship 2026 in Iceland. It is a Fully Funded Fellowship at the University of Iceland. The GRO GEST Fellowship is a Five-Month Training Program for Young Professionals from low—and middle-income countries. At the end of the fellowship, candidates will get a Postgraduate diploma in Gender Equality Studies and Training (GEST).
- Host Country: Iceland
- University Name: University of Iceland
- Location: Reykjavík
- Duration: 5 Months
- Fellowship Dates: January 2026 to May 2026
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 8th March 2025
The Program Covers:
- Round Airfare Tickets
- Visa Cost
- Accommodation
- Daily Allowance/Stipend
The Fellowship consists of Six interdisciplinary Modules:
- Theories and Concepts of Gender
- Project Development Tools
- Gender, Violence, and Security
- Gender, Labour, and Migration
- Gender, Environment and Climate Change
- The GRO GEST Fellowship is open to applicants from low and middle-income countries.
- Education: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
- Language: Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Experience: 2+ years of professional experience.
- Age: Preferably under 35.
- Skills: Demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to gender equality.
- Step 1: Obtain a nomination from your supervisor at your current workplace. This nomination must be submitted by March 8, 2025, through the GEST website. The nomination form is available on the website.
- Step 2: If you are a qualified nominee, you will be asked to submit an individual application sometime in mid-late March.
- Step 3: Selected applicants will be invited to participate in the second phase of the application process.
DETAILS: HERE