Apply Now: IAFFE Feminist Economics School for 2026
- Omran Aburayya
- Nov 3
- 4 min read
If you are an early-career researcher, practitioner, activist or policymaker interested in feminist economic inquiry, good news: the International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE) Feminist Economics School for 2026 is now open for applications. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your theoretical and applied knowledge of feminist economics, engage with a global community, and expand your impact. Here's everything you need to know.
✨ Programme Summary
Location: Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia.
Organizer: International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE) in partnership with Universidad Icesi.
Programme Type: Early-career training school (for scholars, activists, policymakers) rather than full degree.
Target Group: Early career scholars, practitioners, activists, and policymakers working on feminist economics issues (including from Indigenous, marginalised and minority communities).
Fields of Focus: Feminist economics theory, methodology, policy applications, bridging theory and practice in feminist economics.
Value & Coverage: No participation fee; travel grants available for those who require financial assistance.
Duration: Three days of intensive work (July 6-8, 2026) including two days of workshops (as specified).
Application Deadline: 28 November 2025.
Start Date: July 6, 2026.
🌐 Programme Overview
The IAFFE Feminist Economics School is designed to bring together approximately 20-30 early career scholars, practitioners, activists, and policymakers who may not previously have had formal training in feminist economics. The 2026 edition will be held at Universidad Icesi in Cali, Colombia, from July 6 to July 8, 2026 (two full workshop days and associated activities). The workshops will provide participants with a foundation in key feminist economic approaches, methodologies and policy applications, while prompting critical reflection on participants’ own contexts, practices and research.
Participants will have the chance to meet leading feminist economists, engage in peer networking, and connect theory with practical action. The school emphasises inclusivity and encourages candidates from Indigenous communities, marginalised and minority groups, and those whose work advances justice in economic thought and practice.
🎁 Benefits
No participation fee, removing a financial barrier to entry.
Travel grants are available to support participants in need of financial assistance.
Access to expert facilitators, workshop-based learning and networking within the global IAFFE community.
A focused, immersive environment to build capacity in feminist economic research and policy practice.
Recognition of participation in a globally-relevant programme (which can support your career, research profile or activism).
Opportunity to engage deeply with feminist economic frameworks and apply them to your own work or context.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants who have completed an undergraduate programme (or equivalent).
Applicants with at least five years of work experience in areas addressing feminist economics issues.
Early-career scholars, practitioners, activists or policymakers engaged in feminist economics‐related work (including from marginalised, minority, or Indigenous communities) — the programme emphasises diversity and inclusion.
Applicants who are able to participate in English (basic English language skills required).
Participants willing to engage in the full duration of the School (July 6-8, 2026) and participate in the workshops and preparation.
❌ Who cannot apply / conditional limitations:
First-year undergraduates (this is for post-undergraduate early-career).
Candidates unable to commit to the full duration or to workshop participation.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum academic or work‐experience threshold described above.
📝 Application Procedure
Visit the IAFFE Feminist Economics School official page and complete the application form.
Complete all sections of the application form by the deadline – 28 November 2025 (note: no extensions will be granted).
Provide information on your education (undergraduate completion or equivalent), or work experience (5+ years) in feminist economics issues.
Provide a statement or letter outlining your engagement or interest in feminist economics, your context (including if you come from Indigenous, marginalised or minority community) and how you will apply the learning.
If applicable, submit proof of work experience, identification, or any required documentation as specified in the form.
If selected, you will be notified by early January 2026 (per information on typical schedule).
Review the travel grant options if you require financial assistance and indicate in your application that you wish to be considered.
Ensure you have basic English language proficiency and the capacity to travel to Colombia in July 2026, and to participate fully.
👌🏻 Extra Information & Tips
Because slots are limited (~20–30 participants), it’s wise to submit a strong, clear application emphasising your engagement with feminist economics, any unique perspective (especially from underrepresented or Indigenous communities), and your intended use of the training.
Make sure to check travel logistics: participation at the venue in Cali, Colombia, implies that you will handle travel and visa arrangements (though travel grants may help).
Highlight how attending this school could strengthen your research, career or activism — especially if you work in areas of inequality, labour markets, unpaid care work, intersectional economics, or economic policy.
Because this is not a degree programme but a training school, it’s about capacity‐building, networking and frameworks rather than full credentials — yet it can significantly boost profile and networks.
Note the timeline carefully: application by November 2025, decision likely January 2026, event July 2026 — plan ahead for any travel, funding, permissions or institutional support.
