The Global Fellows Program at Georgetown University’s Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues amplifies the work of individuals from around the world who are building creative solutions to prevent and respond to child-family separation, including state-sponsored separations. The program connects service providers, policymakers, and researchers with each other and the tools they need to present their innovative approaches in a published paper.
The program builds lasting relationships among fellows, alumni, and distinguished guest speakers. Together, they form a global network that helps children grow up in caring and protective families.
The Georgetown University Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues offers a rigorous curriculum of technical expertise, leadership development, peer learning, and networking activities during the virtual 10-month fellowship beginning in January 2026. With the support of a leadership coach, fellows take the skills and tools they gain from the program and decide how to apply them to their ongoing direct service, policy, and research work.
Applications are due November 21, 2025.
If you have a disability and want to request an accommodation for the application process, please email us at globalchildfellows@georgetown.edu.
There are seven core components to the Global Fellows Program:
1. Orientation: An initial one-to-one video meeting between each fellow and the program facilitator to introduce themselves and discuss the fellowship goals and expectations.
2. Workshops: Monthly workshops that create a shared experience for the cohort and feature a mix of policy discussions, guest speakers, resilience and leadership training, peer learning, peer networking, group exercises, and related pre- and post-work.
3. Pre- and Post-Work: Tailored activities to introduce and reinforce concepts discussed during the workshops, ranging from networking practices to writing exercises.
4. Networking: In-workshop and supplemental opportunities to connect with other fellows through a dedicated social media group, secure group chat, and/or special networking events.
5. Project: A collaborative paper that integrates lessons from service-delivery, policy, and research on innovative, child-centered solutions for preventing or responding to family-child separations.
6. Executive Coaching: Monthly, confidential one-to-one sessions with a certified leadership coach to process the fellowship experience, including discovering personal strengths, clarifying goals, developing a roadmap, and overcoming obstacles.
7. Stipend: A total stipend amount of $7,500 USD distributed in two installments linked to receipt of key project deliverables.
