Deadline: 6-Aug-23
The Humanity in Action is accepting applications for the Landecker Democracy Fellowship for the 2023/24 cohort.
This year, Humanity in Action is looking for projects related to the theme of Democracy and the Politics of Memory.
Themes
- The 2023/24 Fellowship theme is Democracy and the Politics of Memory.
- Some of the questions you may engage with during the Fellowship include:
- Who gets to decide what is remembered and what is forgotten?
- How do different societies deal with past crimes or post-colonial questions?
- How do experiences of war and genocide change the equation?
- What role do history and memory play in accountability processes?
- How are historical narratives used to impact present-day political discourses and decision-making processes?
- How do the politics of memory change current political landscapes?
- Some of the questions you may engage with during the Fellowship include:
Support Pillars
- Alongside the training program, the Fellowship model rests on four main pillars:
- Action Academies: Their on- and offline Action Academies are designed as collaborative learning spaces for the Fellows. A rich and multidimensional program provides ample opportunities for peer-to-peer feedback and for getting to know each other and each other’s projects in detail. In addition to Humanity in Action staff and Landecker Democracy Fellows and alumni, guest speakers and trainers provide valuable insights into project implementation, team building, and leadership skills.
- Pods: An integral part of this Fellowship is the support and feedback from other Fellows. Landecker Fellows meet and collaborate regularly in designated pods (small working groups of five to six Fellows). The pods are an opportunity for Fellows to workshop their ideas, strategize on their projects’ implementation, provide honest peer-to-peer feedback, share good practices, and coordinate their actions. The pods are instrumental in providing space for this collaboration. In the process, Fellows build lasting connections with one another.
- Staff Support: In addition to support from fellow participants, each Fellow has a designated Humanity in Action team member to foster smooth operations and project implementation. Fellows are matched with a staff member with whom they connect on a monthly basis. The regular contact ensures Fellows get individualized support.
- Buddy Exchange: A training program is not complete without the one-on-one support of another Fellow. In addition to structured collaboration in pods, the buddy system allows for sustained communication with a peer. This partnership provides additional space to discuss and safeguard the wellbeing of all members and allows for more personal check-ins between Fellows.
Take your activism to the next level.
- Get the time and financial freedom to work on a purpose-driven mission
- Connect with like-minded impact makers and create lifelong connections
- Get support and recognition for your work
Benefits
- Their Fellows receive €15,000, hands-on training, and support from the Humanity in Action network.
- Each Landecker Fellow receives a stipend of 10,000 Euros, paid out in monthly installments across 12 months. Additionally, Fellows receive up to 5,000 Euros in seed funding to implement their project.
- All training expenses, travel, and accommodation costs for the in-person Action Academy in Europe (April 2024) are covered.
Eligibility Criteria
- Anyone located in the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and Ukraine:
- born in 1983 and onwards
- with at least 5 years of professional experience, in any field
- is an activist at heart and shares their mission to make the world a more equitable place
- is committed to helping shape democracy in their own community and globally
- They strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply, as they prioritize equal access and opportunities for all applicants.
- The commitment to inclusivity extends to and beyond diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, culture, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education level, and disability.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is not mandatory for applying to the fellowship. Applicants will not be penalized for spelling or grammatical errors in their applications. Nevertheless, it is important to note that all training and communication will be conducted in English.
- The Landecker Democracy Fellowship’s mission is to bring together a wide range of talented individuals from diverse fields and backgrounds. Past cohorts have included policy makers, academics, journalists, data scientists, technology experts, social entrepreneurs, activists, educators and artists.
Details: The dates for the 2023/24 Landecker Democracy Fellowship are December 10, 2023 – December 8, 2024.
For more information, visit Landecker Democracy Fellowship.