$6,000 Collaborative Discussion Emerging Fellowship

The Interactivity Foundation runs the Collaborative Discussion Emerging Fellowship, a year-long programme for people already working to strengthen discussion and democracy in their own community. Each Emerging Fellow is paired with a Senior Fellow for mentorship, trains as a Collaborative Discussion coach, and delivers a real community project. The fellowship is hosted at the University of Delaware and requires legal authorisation to work in the United States.

What you get:

• A $6,000 stipend, paid in three instalments
• A full scholarship to Collaborative Discussion Project Coach Training, valued at $495
• Travel and expenses covered for two in-person gatherings
• One-to-one mentorship from a Senior Fellow
• Monthly virtual meetings with a network of mentors and peers
• Co-author credit on a deliverable: a written piece, a new curriculum or an audiovisual project

What you'll do:

• Attend the in-person Fellows Launch at the University of Delaware on January 7 and 8, 2027
• Complete five sessions of virtual Coach Training in January and February 2027

• Must be legally authorised to work in the United States for the entire fellowship period; the Foundation cannot sponsor or obtain work authorisation
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative discussion or to strengthening democracy in a particular community
• Must be able to attend all required virtual and in-person dates
• No age limit is stated; the Foundation welcomes applicants of a wide range of ages