In 2025, DAWN announced a new fellowship programme for young feminist women from the Global South. To kick off 2026, we proudly announce a new cycle of this fellowship, again focused on The Political Economy of Gender-Based Violence and Conflict, supporting a younger woman feminist with proven commitment to women’s rights and gender justice to develop projects that deepen understanding of how gender-based violence and conflict shape gender dynamics, amplifying women’s feminist voices in public discourse.
We aim to support young women feminists from the Global South in undertaking innovative projects focused on research, advocacy, mobilisation, resistance, or creative expression, and to provide a platform to share their work with diverse local and international audiences.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. Applicants must be women feminists under the age of 40.
2. Applicants should be from the Global South.
3. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to feminist principles and methodologies.
4. Proposals can include research, advocacy, mobilisation, resistance, or creative expression.
5. Proposals must align with the theme of the Political Economy of Gender-Based Violence and Conflict.
6. Geographic focus: Applications are open only for projects engaging with conflict-affected contexts in Sudan, Palestine, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
7. Only individuals are eligible to apply; applications from organisations, groups, or collectives will not be accepted.
Check out all the information and application guidelines in the Fellowship concept note:
The fellowship concept note includes: the application form, the objectives, eligibility criteria, fellowship benefits, expectations from fellows, the application process and how to apply, and the timeline.