Deadline: 27-May-22
Applications are now open for the Roddenberry Fellowship, a 12-month program to support Founders, Executive Directors, and CEOs who are approaching some of their most entrenched problems in new and impactful ways.
The Roddenberry Fellowship is about community. It’s about bringing extraordinary people together to learn, share, and grow in the pursuit of meaningful, long-term change. The tailored support, trainings, and connections that are at the core of the Fellowship are designed to be responsive to the needs of each Fellow and each cohort.
Focus Areas
Fellows must be working on a project, organization, or initiative with direct impact in one of five areas:
- Civil Rights: Fellows will work toward equity for all, including in the public schools, criminal justice system, and places of work.
- Environmental Protection: Fellows will work to mitigate the human impact on the natural resources, neighborhoods, and communities.
- Immigration & Refugee Rights: Fellows will work to ensure the rights of all newcomers to the US regardless of where they come from or why.
- LGBTQIA & Women’s Rights: Fellows will work to secure rights and opportunities for everyone, irrespective of gender or sexual orientation.
- Health & Wellness: Fellows will work to overcome the barriers that prevent underserved communities from accessing the healthcare they need and deserve.
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 (assuming state/city ordinances allow):
- February 20-24, 2023 in Los Angeles
- September 28 – October 1, 2023 in New York
- A community of peers and allies who share resources, expertise, and support
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 $2M or less.
- Individuals whose primary focus of their work is: immigrant and refugee rights, civil rights, LGBTQIA+ and women’s rights, environmental protection, or health and wellness.
For more information, visit https://roddenberryfoundation.org/our-work/roddenberry-fellowship/
