The University of Iceland is accepting applications for the GRO GEST Fellowship 2026. It is a fully funded training program for 5 months in Reykjavík. The fellowship will happen from January 2026 to May 2026. It is made for young professionals from low and middle income countries. The goal is to teach skills for promoting gender equality and social justice. Around 20 to 25 people are chosen every year. After finishing the program participants will receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Gender Equality Studies and Training (GEST). All costs like travel, stay, and studies are paid by the program.
Key Points:
- Fully Funded: It covers travel accommodation tuition and living costs.
- Who Can Apply: Young professionals from low and middle income countries.
- Time: Five months starting January 2026 ending May 2026 in Iceland.
- Certificate: Postgraduate Diploma in Gender Equality Studies after completing.
- Focus: Teaching about gender equality social justice and leadership.
- Number of People: 20 to 25 selected each year.
- Advantages: Learn new skills meet experts and make a difference back home.
GRO GEST Fellowship Program Summary
| Fellowship In | ICELAND |
| Available For | Internationals |
| Fellowship Provider | University of Iceland |
| Fellowship Type | Fully Funded |
| Last Apply Date | March 8, 2025 |
Also See: NAWA Ulam Fellowship Program 2025 in Poland
Fellowship Benefits
- Full Coverage of Visa Fees
- All-Inclusive Round-Trip Airfare
- Daily Expense Stipend
- Full Accommodation Provided
Eligibility Criteria
The University of Iceland’s Gender Equality Studies and Training (GEST) program is looking for leaders who want to make a real difference in gender equality. To join the 2026 program (January to May 30 ECTS credits) you must meet these requirements:
- Education Background
- Have a bachelor degree in any field like BA BS or BEd.
- Work Experience
- At least 2 years of work in gender equality areas like policy advocacy research or community projects.
- English Skills
- Must speak and write English very well for work and studies.
- Track Record of Creating Change
- Prove you have led projects that broke barriers or created fair solutions in tough situations.
- Leadership Potential
- Be early in your career or doing research.
- Age under 35 is preferred.
- Ready to use new skills to create change in your community.
- Country Background
- Must be from a low or middle income country or area affected by conflict.
- Your country should be on the DAC list for aid support.
- Strong Belief in Equality
- Show passion for fairness for all genders and backgrounds.
- Share past work or future plans that prove this.
Also See: IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship 2025 For PhD
Fellowship Course Topics
- Project Development Strategies: Get important skills to plan and manage projects well.
- Foundations of Gender Theory: Learn main ideas and theories about gender.
- Gender Labour & Migration: Look at how gender affects work and people moving places.
- Gender & Environmental Sustainability: See how gender views shape caring for nature and climate actions.
- Gender Violence & Security: Study how gender connects to violence and safety problems.
Application Process for the
Get Supervisor Approval
- Ask your workplace supervisor to nominate you first.
- Your supervisor must fill and send the online form on the GEST website before March 8 2025.
- Find the form on the GEST website.
Apply Yourself
- If your supervisor nominates you then you will get an invite to submit your own application.
- Submit your personal application in mid or late March.
Move to Next Round
- If your application is good you will enter phase two of the process.