Why The Brookings Institution

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Conducts independent research and analysis to develop innovative solutions for global societal, geopolitical, and security challenges while informing public policy dialogue.

Economic studies:the economic studies program provides analysis of current and emerging economic issues to inform public policy through innovative and practical policy solutions. Over the past year, economic studies scholars conducted rigorous research and policy analysis in areas including but…$22.4M spent in FY2024
Global economy and development:the global economy & development (global) program offers innovative policy solutions and tools to help global, national, and local policymakers build more equitable and sustainable economic systems that deliver prosperity and well-being for all. Global's interdisciplinary team…$20.3M spent in FY2024
Foreign policy:the foreign policy program conducts research, analysis and convening in order to inform public understanding and policy dialogue concerning the most pressing geopolitical and security issues facing the u.s. And the world. In addition to the program regularly hosting…$15.3M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org

Pays its leaders

$343K–$1.3M

12 officers reported

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Budget

$102.3M

spent in FY2023

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Staff

603

employees

53 volunteers

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Spent on programs

86%

of spending

Looks good: 86% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.

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Surplus or deficit

+6%

of revenue, FY2023

Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.

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Cash reserves

57 mo

of spending, in cash and securities

Looks good: 57.2 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.

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Latest return

FY2023

latest Form 990

Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.

IRS e-file

IRS status

501(c)(3)

tax-exempt since 1940

Looks good: listed by the IRS.

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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Overview

The Echidna Global Scholars Program’s Visiting Fellowship is hosted by the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., USA. The Echidna Global Scholars Program aims to accelerate systemic change for gender equality in and through education by strengthening leadership and ecosystems to drive lasting impact at local, regional and global levels. As the first stage of the program, the Visiting Fellowship brings selected Scholars to Brookings, where they conduct individual research, develop their leadership and evidence-based policy skills, build substantive knowledge on gender and global education issues, and expand their pathways for impact.

The Fellowship consists of four phases: Kickoff and research design retreat (April 2027): Sets the basis for the research training, leadership, and strategic impact components of the program. Time commitment is one week, during which the scholars will meet with the CUE Gender Equality in and through Education (GEE) team in person to refine their research proposal, identifying a policy problem, designing a research study, and planning their data collection.

Pre-residency (June-July 2027): With the support of the CUE GEE team, scholars begin an intensive period of in-country data collection and analysis, accompanied by a series of virtual workshops, group working meetings, and individual advisory sessions. Scholars are introduced to the concepts and tools that will be the focus of the leadership development program throughout the Fellowship and begin developing an impact strategy, identifying and engaging with local actors. Time commitment is roughly 15-20 hours a week during this phase. Residency (August-December 2027): The residency period in Washington, D.C. focuses primarily on clarifying Scholars’ focus and expanding their reach and impact.

The residency phase is designed to support Scholars as they strengthen skills and practices for analyzing, communicating, and leveraging research for policy contexts and key audiences and engage in a reflective and individualized leadership development program. The residency also seeks to expand Scholars’ networks and promote visibility through Brookings convenings and strategic collaborations.

Over the course of the residency, Scholars will engage in analysis of data collected during the pre-residency phase and will work closely with the CUE GEE team to translate their research into an action-oriented policy brief and strategic commentaries, which will be published and disseminated on Brookings’s multimedia platforms. Post-residency (2028-2029): During the post-residency, scholars will participate in the Gender Equality in and through Education Research and Policy Symposium.

Over the two-year period following residency, the CUE team provides intentional support to alumni as they translate their research into action through the implementation of impact projects in their home countries. Through impact planning, strategic…

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About The Brookings Institution

From its Form 990

Budget $115.7M · Social Science
Staff 603 · founded 1939
Pays its leaders $343K–$1.3M (12 reported)
Open jobs 9 · Jobs at The Brookings Institution · Full 990 report