Deadline: 26-Jun-2026
The NGFP MENA Fellowship, organized in partnership with Dubai Future Foundation through the Global Futures Society, is accepting applications from emerging futures and foresight practitioners across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The fellowship supports projects focused on long-term systems-level change through funding, mentorship, foresight training, and global networking opportunities.
Selected fellows receive a USD 1,000 kick-starter grant, access to expert mentorship and global peer networks, and the opportunity to compete for a USD 10,000 grand prize based on project progress and contributions to the futures and foresight community.
About the Fellowship
The programme supports:
- Futures-focused projects
- Systems-level change initiatives
- Long-term social innovation
- Foresight-driven community impact
The fellowship includes:
- One year of project support
- Collaboration and mentorship
- Foresight capability-building
- Access to global futures networks
- Participation in thematic and regional hubs
Key Focus Areas
The fellowship supports projects related to:
- Climate and Just Transitions
- Democracy and Sustainable Development
- Emerging Technologies
- Indigenous Futures and Futures Methods
- Intergenerational Fairness
- Nuclear Security
- Peacebuilding
- Health Futures
- Rural Futures
Projects should demonstrate:
- Long-term thinking
- Systems-level impact potential
- Community or regional relevance
Fellowship Benefits
Selected fellows receive:
- USD 1,000 kick-starter funding
- Access to global peer networks
- Mentorship from foresight practitioners
- Introductory foresight training
- Invitations to regional and thematic hubs
- Access to futures and foresight events
- Bi-weekly news and opportunity updates
Fellows may also compete for:
- USD 10,000 grand prize funding
The prize is based on:
- Project progress
- Community engagement
- Contributions to the emerging foresight ecosystem
Eligible Countries
Applicants may apply if they:
- Hold nationality from the MENA region
- Or are working on projects with impact in the region
Eligible countries include:
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Egypt
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Morocco
- Oman
- Palestine
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Syria
- Tunisia
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Or be older applicants with less than one year of foresight experience
- Demonstrate commitment to collaboration and learning
- Be early in their futures and foresight journey
Both:
- Individual applicants
- Team applicants
are eligible.
Applicants should also be working on:
- A futures-focused project with long-term impact potential
Why This Fellowship Matters
The programme helps emerging leaders:
- Build foresight and futures-thinking skills
- Develop innovative long-term solutions
- Strengthen systems-level leadership
- Collaborate across regions and sectors
The fellowship also supports:
- Youth leadership
- Regional innovation
- Long-term policy thinking
- Community-driven futures development
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who organizes the fellowship?
The fellowship is organized in partnership with:
- Dubai Future Foundation
through the Global Futures Society.
What funding do fellows receive?
Selected fellows receive:
- USD 1,000 kick-starter funding
They may also compete for:
- USD 10,000 grand prize funding
What topics are supported?
The fellowship supports projects related to:
- Climate
- Emerging technologies
- Democracy
- Health
- Peacebuilding
- Rural futures
- Intergenerational fairness
Who can apply?
Applicants must:
- Be from the MENA region or working on MENA-focused projects
- Be aged 18–35
- Or have limited foresight experience
Are teams allowed to apply?
Yes. Both:
- Individual applicants
- Team applicants
are eligible.
What additional support is provided?
Fellows receive:
- Mentorship
- Foresight training
- Networking opportunities
- Access to global futures communities and events
Conclusion
The NGFP MENA Fellowship provides a valuable opportunity for emerging futures and foresight practitioners in the MENA region to develop innovative projects with long-term systems impact. Through funding, mentorship, training, and global collaboration, the programme supports changemakers working to build more resilient, inclusive, and future-oriented societies.
For more information, visit Next Generation Foresight Practitioners.