$300,000 LEGO Foundation Fellowship
- Organization: LEGO Foundation
- Type: Fellowship
- Location: Global
- Deadline: July 31, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
The LEGO Foundation Fellowship is a three-year research fellowship for early- and mid-career scholars studying how children thrive. It's open to researchers worldwide who hold a PhD (or equivalent) from a university or research institute, received within the past 10 years. The fellowship covers disciplines ranging from education and psychology to public health, data science, and humanitarian studies. Fellows get $300,000 in flexible research funding over three years, administered through their home institution, which can go toward research staff, travel, equipment, dissemination, and other project costs. Beyond the money, fellows join a cohort of peers working across related themes, with opportunities to connect at LEGO Foundation convenings and through shared media channels. The fellowship is administered by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC). To apply, you'll need a CV, a research abstract, a personal statement, and a standard online form. The application deadline is July 31, 2026. This is a strong fit if you're a researcher a few years into your career with a clear agenda around children's development and you want both funding and a community of scholars to grow alongside.
