GRO GEST Fellowship 2026 in Iceland (Fully Funded) Applications are open for the GRO GEST Fellowship 2026 in Iceland. It is a Fully Funded Fellowship at the University of Iceland. The GRO GEST Fellowship is a Five-Month Training Program for Young Professionals from low—and middle-income countries. At the end of the fellowship, candidates will get a Postgraduate diploma in Gender Equality Studies and Training (GEST). The Fellowship will run from January 2026 to May 2026 in Reykjavík, Iceland at the University of Iceland. It is a Fully Funded program that covers all the Expenses. Every year, 20-25 young professionals are selected to attend the program. The Program aims to promote gender equality and social justice in low- and middle-income countries through a multidisciplinary approach. More details are below. Details About GRO GEST Fellowship 2026 in Iceland • Host Country: Iceland • University Name: University of Iceland • Location: Reykjavík • Duration: 5 Months • Fellowship Dates: January 2026 to May 2026 • Benefits: Fully Funded • Deadline: 8th March 2025 Financial Benefits The Program Covers: • Round Airfare Tickets • Visa Cost • Accommodation • Daily Allowance/Stipend Modules The Fellowship consists of Six interdisciplinary Modules: 1. Theories and Concepts of Gender 2. Project Development Tools 3. Gender, Violence, and Security 4. Gender, Labour, and Migration 5. Gender, Environment and Climate Change Eligibility Criteria • The GRO GEST Fellowship is open to applicants from low and middle-income countries. • • Education: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). • Language: Fluent in spoken and written English. • Experience: 2+ years of professional experience. • Age: Preferably under 35. • Skills: Demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to gender equality. Application Process: • Step 1: Obtain a nomination from your supervisor at your current workplace. This nomination must be submitted by March 8, 2025, through the GEST website. The nomination form is available on the website. • Step 2: If you are a qualified nominee, you will be asked to submit an individual application sometime in mid-late March. • Step 3: Selected applicants will be invited to participate in the second phase of the application process. Link to application: https://www.grocentre.is/gest/media-gest/news/open-call-for-nominations-for-the-2026-gro-gest-programme