LEARN (Leverage, Empower, Advance, Research, Network)
The LEARN program by Jacobs Foundation builds research capacity in Ghana and Colombia through training, mentorship, and international networking in child development, learning, and education sciences.
Funder: Jacobs Foundation (https://jacobsfoundation.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (LEVANTE Call for Proposals - projected)
Funding Amounts: Advanced training, mentorship, international networking, and proposal development support; direct research funding may be available via LEVANTE calls.
Summary: Empowers researchers in Ghana and Colombia with training, mentorship, and access to global research networks in child development, learning, and education.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to researchers based in Ghana or Colombia; closely tied to LEVANTE research calls for direct funding opportunities.
Description
The LEARN (Leverage, Empower, Advance, Research, Network) program, led by the Jacobs Foundation, is designed to strengthen scientific capacity in Ghana and Colombia by providing researchers with advanced training, mentorship, and access to global research networks. The initiative addresses the underrepresentation of Global South scholars in educational and developmental science, fostering more inclusive and diverse perspectives in global research. LEARN is delivered in collaboration with partners such as NYU Global TIES, University of Cape Coast, and Universidad de los Andes, and is closely linked with the LEVANTE initiative, which offers direct research funding opportunities for proposals focused on learning variability in children.
Participants benefit from inquiry-driven instruction, professional networking, and proposal development workshops. The program also connects scholars to international associations like ISSBD and SRCD, supporting their professional growth and enhancing opportunities for international research collaboration.
