May this email reach you while you are in the best of health and Iman by the grace of Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala.

 

YBhg. Tan Sri / Dato' / Prof. / Assoc. Prof. / Dr. / Sir / Madam / Br. / Sr.,

 

The LEGO Foundation is now accepting applications for its LEGO Foundation Fellowship, a global research opportunity for early- and mid-career researchers. This three-year fellowship supports rigorous, practically relevant research aimed at improving children's thriving across diverse global contexts.

 

Funding: USD 300,000 in flexible research funding over three years.
Eligibility: Open to early- and mid-career researchers (PhD/equivalent received between Jan 1, 2016, and July 31, 2026) employed by a university or research institute.
Research Themes:

1. Young children in crisis and conflict
2. Neurodivergent children
3. Children in an AI-enabled world

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2026, at 11:59 EST.

Application

Click HERE
FAQ
LEGO Foundation Fellowship Contract Template [PDF]
LEGO Foundation Fellowship Budget Narrative [DOCX]
LEGO Foundation Fellowship Budget Template [XLSX]

Fellows are expected to:

• Dedicate sustained time to the research agenda proposed in their application.
• Participate in fellowship convenings, including annual meetings and virtual cohort sessions.
• Share work in progress and contribute constructively to exchange with other fellows.
• Submit annual progress updates and a final report.
• Acknowledge fellowship support in publications, presentations, and other outputs.
• Take part in LEGO Foundation coverage of the Fellowship and their work, and dissemination of their research.
• Follow relevant ethical, safeguarding, data protection, and institutional requirements.

For more details on the application materials—including the research proposal, personal statement, and budget requirements—please visit the official online application portal at https://www.ssrc.org/programs/the-lego-foundation-fellowship/application-details/. Questions can be directed to legofellowship@ssrc.org cc grantapplication@iium.edu.my.

 

Once the application has been submitted to the secretariat, please record the proposal submission HERE.

 

Thank you.

 

Grant Opportunity Unit