Applicants must:
- Be a national of a low- or middle-income country (LMIC).
- Be enrolled full-time at an in-person, accredited academic institution in an LMIC.
- Be undertaking PhD dissertation or postdoctoral research focused on the intersection of VAW and VAC.
- (For PhD applicants) Have a defended or institutionally approved dissertation proposal.
Preference will be given to candidates who:
- Are from underrepresented regions or groups.
- Demonstrate a long-term commitment to advancing the rights and wellbeing of women and girls.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online through Proposal Central: https://proposalcentral.altum.com
First-time users must register before accessing the application form.
Languages accepted:
- English
- French
- Spanish
Find out more below in the full Request for Proposals (RFP) with the main FAQs in English, Spanish and French.
Application Process
- Complete Online Application Form, which includes:
- Career Objectives (6000 spaces)
- Community Impact Statement (3000 spaces)
- Research Proposal (following SVRI format, see below)
- Upload Required Documents:
- Letter from an academic institution verifying status and nationality
- Academic transcripts (past 2 years)
- Two reference letters (one from your academic advisor)
- Interview:
Short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted by 31 January 2026 at 11:50pm (South African Time).
Late applications or those not submitted via Proposal Central will not be considered. We strongly encourage early submission. Online platforms may experience high traffic close to the deadline. SVRI and Proposal Central are not responsible for internet issues or submission failures.
