Call for applications graduate research fellowship on inclusive education and youth led research 2026 oct

— for Applications Graduate Research Fellowship on Inclusive Education and Youth-Led Research Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSoED), in partnership with Save the Children, announces a competitive fellowship program for six graduate research fellows interested in conducting field-based research focused on inclusive education (identifying barriers to access and retention of children in education) under the European Union-funded project: “Quality Education- Leaving No One Behind”. This fellowship supports field-based research on equity and inclusion in education and provides an Opportunity for fellows to mentor Youth-Led Participatory Action Research (YPAR) groups working in project areas, The program aims to build bridges between academic research and grassroots youth engagement. Eligibility & Focus Areas ० Open to graduate students currently enrolled in Master’s, MPhil, or PhD programs at KUScED, ० Strong interest and academic orientation in inclusive education, equity, or social justice. © Must be willing to conduct fieldwork in rural areas and mentor YPAR youth groups. ¢ Applicants from diverse backgrounds (gender, caste, disability, ethnicity, geography) are strongly encouraged. e Atleast 50% of the fellows selected will be female. Fellows’ Onboarding Timeline: Fieldwork Locations . . rhe त 00 Application Deadline: 27 October 2026 to Fellows will be assigned to one of the following districts: 5 November 2026 ० Madhesh Province - Saptari, Mahottari ७ Karnali Province - Jumla, Kalikot, Dailekh, Jajarkot ७० Sudurpaschim Province — Kanchanpur Each fellow will be assigned to one district and paired with a local YPAR group. Fellowship Responsibilities Fellows will: e Conduct independent, field-based research related to inclusive education. ० Mentor assigned YPAR youth groups (two fellows per group) in data collection, documentation, and analysis. ० Participate in knowledge exchange with local communities and education stakeholders. e Produce a research report or policy brief for publication and dissemination. e Attend and contribute to provincial and national dissemination events, Hattiban, Lalitpur, Nepal | +977 01 5914105, 5912524 [email protected] | [email protected] | www.kusoed.edu.np | GPO Box 6250, Kathmandu Kathmandu University School of Education Application Requirements Please submit the following documents: I. A brief concept note (2-3 pages) outlining your research interests and proposed methodology related to inclusive education. हून A letter of motivation with preference for a particular district/province. w A letter of recommendation from your respective Head of Department or research mentor or course facilitator. 4. A detailed Curriculum Vitae. Submit your application to [email protected] by 5 November 2026. Hattiban, Lalitpur, Nepal | +977 01 5914105, 5912524 [email protected] | [email protected] | www, kusoed.edu.np | GPO Box 6250, Kathmandu eT anal |