Deadline to Apply: April 25
Experienced researchers in global philanthropy are invited to apply for the Global Philanthropy Fellowship at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. This fellowship, with co-funding from the Giving USA Foundation and the school, supports one researcher in residence to work alongside the Global Philanthropy Indices and Giving USA research teams.
The fellowship offers a unique platform for scholars to engage with the school’s research teams and conduct comparative and cross-national research on philanthropy and civil society. The fellow will contribute to building the global field of philanthropy research, provide added value to ongoing school research products, and enhance the impact of their research within their home communities and worldwide. They will benefit from access to world-class resources, including faculty mentorship and Indiana University’s extensive library systems. The fellow will be invited to present at the November Giving Institute meeting and at the Giving Institute Summer Symposium.
The Fellowship provides a $60,000 stipend to help cover travel costs to and from Indianapolis, cost of living expenses, and health insurance. At least four months of the academic year are expected to be spent in residency on campus in Indianapolis, Indiana, during the period of August 2026 to May 2027.
Dr. Dana R. H. Doan is currently serving as the Global Philanthropy Fellow for the 2025-26 academic year and is simultaneously serving as the Director of the Global Philanthropy Indices. Before completing her Ph.D. with the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Dana worked with social purpose organizations in the United States, Southeast Asia, and Latin America as a researcher, consultant, and trainer. Dana’s research interests include global philanthropy, community philanthropy, community-led development, and the evaluation of nonprofit performance and effectiveness. Dana is a member and volunteer with the International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR), the Association for Research on Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Organizations (ARNOVA), and the global #ShiftThePower and #MeasuringWhatMatters movements.
Eligible candidates should hold at least a master’s degree, but doctoral or post-doc candidates are also welcome. Potential applicants for the Global Philanthropy Fellowship are invited to review the call for applications and to fill out the online application form no later than April 25, 2026. The selected Fellow will be announced by May 30, 2026, with the program officially commencing on August 1, 2026.
For more information, contact Nathan Koeshall, Project Management Specialist, at nkoeshal@iu.edu.
About the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
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