Call For Applications: Tech Policy Fellowship 2024-25

The Tech Policy Fellowship is looking for a cohort of 6 fellows for 2024-25 committed to promoting equity, accountability and transparency to ensure underserved communities from the Global Majority have decision-making powers over technology design and governance.

Specifically, the fellowship is interested in technologists, community organizers, activists and policy or legal professionals who are deeply embedded in their communities, are aligned with the fellowship’s mission, and are committed to building a safer, more open, more equitable, and inclusive Internet ecosystem.

Thematic Areas

Applicants may submit a project proposal that responds to one or more of the following thematic areas within Global Majority contexts:

Platform Accountability
Global Internet governance
National or international regulations and laws defining citizens’ online lives, including intermediary liability
Digital infrastructures, including public digitization initiatives
Digital rights, and/or surveillance
Responsible and inclusive AI with a Global Majority focus

Benefits of Participation

Conduct impactful research: Fellows work on a paid, 6-month project focused on critical policy issues affecting the Global Majority.
Gain mentorship: Each fellow receives guidance from a senior expert to shape their research and develop valuable skills.
Disseminate your findings: Produce a variety of outputs like white papers and op-eds to share your research and influence policy.
Empower communities: Collaborate with local organizations to develop solutions that address real-world problems historically excluded groups face.
Advance your career: Benefit from professional development opportunities and gain public speaking experience to enhance your profile.

Qualifications

Applicants and their proposed projects should demonstrate the following: