Landecker Democracy Fellowship: 2023/24 Call for Applications

Our Fellows receive €15,000, hands-on training, and support from the Humanity in Action network.

Each Fellow creates a new project or expands the work of an existing project that helps strengthen democracy. This year, we are looking for projects related to the theme of Democracy and the Politics of Memory.

The deadline to apply for the Fellowship is August 6, 2023.

Let us fund your dream project!

  • Call for Applications – Landecker Democracy Fellowship 2023/24

    Applications due August 6, 2023.

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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

There’s really no other Fellowship that I have been in that has been able to provide a safer space to be yourself.” – Amiirah Salleh-Hoddin

Who can apply?

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 our mission to make the world a more equitable place
  • is committed to helping shape democracy in their own community and globally

We strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply, as we prioritize equal access and opportunities for all applicants.

  • Our 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.

Does this sound like you?

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Landecker Democracy Fellows at the 2023 Action Academy in Krakow, Poland

We need your courage, perspectives, and projects to help shape the future of democracy.

About the Fellowship

The Landecker Democracy Fellowship was launched in 2020 in partnership with the Alfred Landecker Foundation. As an incubator for democracy in the digital age, the Landecker Foundation promotes the development of open, democratic, and discrimination-free societies via innovative and disruptive means.

Each year, ​​the Landecker Fellowship unites changemakers who possess diverse identities and ideas, yet are bound by a shared commitment to democratic values. At the core of our Fellowship is a dedication to peer-to-peer learning and a strong sense of community. This is why we actively seek out passionate, hands-on, and collaborative Fellows.

Working alongside their cohort teammates, Landecker Fellows spend one year implementing their projects. Each Fellow creates a new project or expands the work of an existing one with our team’s financial support and guidance and the broader Humanity in Action network (2700+ Humanity in Action Fellows and Senior Fellows).

In addition to creating their projects, Landecker Fellows take part in a virtual training program and two Action Academies (one virtual and one in-person conference) throughout the Fellowship year.

Through the design and execution of projects that have a visible and tangible impact, our Fellows serve as powerful inspirations, demonstrating the capacity for individuals to drive meaningful change.Our alumni are the vibrant heart of the Humanity in Action organization. Beyond their Fellowship involvements, they remain engaged with each other and the Humanity in Action teams. To advance our common mission, we offer tailored educational, professional, and entrepreneurial opportunities to all our alumni.

Check out our FAQs page for more information about the Landecker Democracy Fellowship.

The dates for the 2023/24 Landecker Democracy Fellowship are December 10, 2023 – December 8, 2024. See below for the full list of programming dates during the Fellowship (please click the plus sign on the right-hand side to see the drop down of key dates).

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