LEARN (Leverage, Empower, Advance, Research, Network)
Forecasted
The Jacobs Foundation's LEARN grant strengthens research capacity in Ghana and Colombia by supporting child development and education scholars with training, mentorship, and global research network access.
Funder: Jacobs Foundation (https://jacobsfoundation.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award covers advanced training, mentorship, and global networking; direct research funding not specified.
Summary: Capacity-building program for researchers in Ghana and Colombia focused on child development, education, and learning sciences.
Key Information: For researchers based in Ghana or Colombia; support is primarily for training, mentorship, and research network building.
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 advanced training, mentorship, and access to global research networks. The initiative targets the underrepresentation of Global South scholars in educational and developmental science by empowering researchers to address locally relevant questions in child development, learning, and education. LEARN is implemented in collaboration with institutions such as NYU Global TIES for Children, Cape Coast University (Ghana), and Universidad de los Andes (Colombia), and is closely associated with the LEVANTE program and international research associations like ISSBD and SRCD. The program offers inquiry-driven instruction, professional mentoring, and opportunities for international collaboration, aiming to foster professional growth and promote a more diverse, inclusive understanding of education and child development worldwide.
