[Jacobs Foundation](https://jacobsfoundation.org)

February 2026

$5,000 stipend per fellow plus travel costs for meetings; 2-year fellowship duration

Cross-sector fellowship for mid-career professionals to collaborate on advancing and communicating learning sciences for societal impact.

This is a forecasted opportunity; application details and dates are projected and may change.

--- ## Description The Learning Sciences Exchange Fellowship (LSX) is a two-year, cross-disciplinary program designed to bring together mid-career professionals from research, journalism, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and education. Supported by the Jacobs Foundation in collaboration with New America and academic leaders, the fellowship aims to foster collaboration and dialogue across sectors that typically work in isolation. Fellows work in diverse teams to develop projects addressing key issues in the learning sciences, with a focus on effective public communication and impact in educational settings. The program includes workshops, conferences, and culminates in a showcase at the LSX summit. --- ## Due Dates - February 2026 (anticipated/projected; application portal closes / full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each fellow receives a $5,000 stipend for the two-year fellowship. - All travel costs for required conferences and meetings are covered. - The fellowship is not full-time and is designed to be completed alongside current employment. --- ## Eligibility - Open to mid-career professionals from five sectors: learning science (research), social entrepreneurship (early childhood), journalism, entertainment (including game development), and early education policy. - Candidates should be actively engaged in projects related to early child development and learning. - Applicants should have sufficient experience in their field to contribute meaningfully to cross-sector collaboration, but there is no strict age requirement. - Fellows are expected to continue their regular employment during the fellowship. --- ## Application Process - Submit an online application (see program page for details). - Required materials include: - Short personal statements (on assets brought and hoped-for gains) - Description of a proposed study/project - Résumé or CV - List of previous projects or published articles - Shortlisted applicants may be asked to provide references. --- ## Additional Information - The program selects approximately 15 fellows (three from each sector), with an emphasis on diversity across North America and Europe. - Fellows participate in five in-person meetings (including international travel), team-based project development, and regular online collaboration. - Deliverables include a collaborative cross-sector project, at least one article or blog post, and a final LSX talk at the culminating summit. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Application](https://jacobsfoundation.org/activity/learning-sciences-exchange-fellowship/) - [Meet Past and Current Fellows](https://jacobsfoundation.org/fellowships/learning-sciences-exchange-fellows/) - [Detailed FAQ (PDF)](https://jacobsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/FAQ-2020-LSX-Call-for-Applications.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | info@jacobsfoundation.org | | Phone | +41 44 388 61 23 | | Web Contact | [Contact Form](https://jacobsfoundation.org/kontakt-2/) |

Learning Sciences Exchange Fellowship (LSX)

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