Research proposal sample

Global Heumann Fellowship (GHF) Application – 2025-2026 Cohort

Application Period:

The GHF application portal opens on 1st January 2025 and closes on 28th February 2025 (11:59 PM).

Important Notes:

All responses must be submitted online (PDF submissions will not be accepted).
Application questions are marked with bullet points for clarity.

Introduction

The Global Heumann Fellowship (GHF) seeks disabled leaders with a proven background in advocacy, policy, communications, and collaborative influence for its 2025-2026 cohort. Fellows must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a remote, globally diverse team.

Application Requirements:

Must be completed and submitted in English.
Applicants should prepare a research concept and review writing prompts before starting the online application.

Timeline

Application Opens: 1st January 2025
Deadline: 28th February 2025 (11:59 PM)
Review & Interviews: May 2025
Notifications of Acceptance: By 2nd June 2025
Fellowship Begins: 1st July 2025

Key Reminders:

Only one application per person will be considered.
Emailed submissions will not be reviewed.

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Application Questions

1. Personal Information

Last Name: Muhumuza
First Name: Stephen

2. Personal Statement

NGO Disability Mainstreaming & Human Rights Activist / Specialist
A dedicated and innovative professional with 20+ years of experience in disability inclusion, empowerment, and human rights advocacy. Expertise in:

Disability mainstreaming using rights-based & capacity-building approaches.
Economic strengthening for vulnerable groups.
Child protection & OVC programs in emergency contexts.
Inclusive project management, budgeting, and leadership.

Key Skills:
✔ Strategic advocacy & policy engagement (Ministries of Education, Health, Gender).
✔ National accessibility auditor & board member (UNAPD, Uganda Cerebral Palsy Association).
✔ Strong communication, team leadership, and fundraising.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology & History) – Makerere University
Certifications: Community-Based Rehabilitation, Human Rights & Democracy, CBID Training, Leadership, NGO Financial Management.

3. Research Proposal Title

“Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Landslide Relocation Programs: A Case Study of Bududa District, Uganda.”

Focus Areas (Select applicable):
☑ Accessible early warning systems for disasters.
☑ Disability-led systemic change.

4. Learning Objectives

Assess how PWDs’ needs can be integrated into landslide evacuation plans.
Evaluate barriers to PWDs’ access to relocation programs.
Examine the impact of evacuation policies on PWDs in Bududa.

5. Executive Summary (4,000 characters max)

Landslides in Bududa District (Eastern Uganda) disproportionately affect Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), yet evacuation programs often exclude them. This study investigates:

Gaps in inclusive disaster planning.
Legal frameworks (Uganda’s Disability Policy, Sendai Framework).
Community resilience strategies co-designed with PWDs.

Why It Matters:

PWDs face 4x higher mortality risks in disasters (UNISDR).
Uganda’s Constitution (Article 35) mandates disability inclusion, yet implementation lags.

6. Time Commitment

☑ 11–20 hours/week (aligned with fellowship expectations).

7. Work History & Education

Current Role:

Executive Director, Community-Based Rehabilitation Alliance (COMBRA) – Since 2016.
- Lead strategic planning, fundraising, and disability program implementation.

Previous Roles:

Training Coordinator, COMBRA (2005–2015).
Welfare Officer, COMBRA (2004–2005).