Deadline: 13 June 2019
Applicants are invited to apply for the 2020 Roddenberry Fellowship, which is a 12-month program for activists from across the country who are working to protect the most vulnerable and to make the US a more inclusive and equitable place to live.
Launched in 2016, the Roddenberry Fellowship is a $1mil investment in the activists, community leaders, and organizers leading the efforts for a more just and equitable country.
Issue Areas
- Civil Rights: Fellows will work toward equity for all, including in public schools, criminal justice system, and places of work.
- Climate Change and Environmental Justice: Fellows will work to mitigate the human impact on natural resources, neighborhoods, and communities.
- Immigration and Refugee Rights: Fellows will work to ensure the rights of all newcomers to the US regardless of where they come from or why.
- LGBTQIA and Women’s Rights: Fellows will work to secure rights and opportunities for everyone, irrespective of gender or sexual orientation.
Benefits
All Roddenberry Fellows receive a $50,000 award, as well as:
- One-on-one professional coaching and development opportunities
- Virtual collaboration sessions to provide ongoing advisement, support, and connections
- Two required in-person retreats:
- February 17-21, 2020 in Los Angeles;
- October 1-4, 2020 in New York
- A community of peers and allies who share resources, expertise, and support
Fellowship Criteria
While there are many ways to effect change, they are looking for individuals who have experience in and ability to:
- Develop a well-thought out plan with clear goals, specific metrics, and measurable impact.
- Innovate on existing models for change
- Inspire by articulating an alternative future that is more just and fair
- Offer ways for the community members to engage in and participate in their work
- Understand and engage with the communities they work on behalf of
- Address a recognized issue that affects a significant percentage of people
- Offer an audacious vision and a sustainable strategy for driving change
- More specifically, the selection process will take into consideration the following key criteria: commitment, impact, eco-system, and vision
Eligibility Criteria
The Roddenberry Foundation welcomes Fellowship applications from individuals who meet all of the following:
- United States citizens, permanent residents, DACA recipients, or current visa holders who reside in the 50 United States or its territories.
- Individuals who are the principal of their initiatives or organizations, including Founder, Co-Founder, President, CEO, or Executive Director.
- Individuals who are 18 years of age or older.
- Individuals employed by or affiliated with organizations or institutions with a budget of $2mil or less.
- Individuals whose primary focus of their work is either immigrant & refugee rights, civil rights, LGBTQIA+ & women’s rights, or environmental protection.
- Individuals who are based in and whose work is focused solely on communities in the United States.
- Individuals who can devote 100% of their time in 2020 to their project or initiative.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit The Roddenberry Fellowship.
