Roddenberry Fellowship - applications due June 13th

The Roddenberry Fellowship is a 12-month program that offers Fellows $50,000 to take an existing initiative (e.g. campaign, organization) to the next level and amplify its impact OR to launch a new initiative.

The Roddenberry Fellowship is focused on defending and protecting Civil Rights; Immigration & Refugee Rights; LGBTQIA & Women’s Rights; and the Environment. The Roddenberry Fellowship will support existing initiatives as well as new projects.

Eligibility

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 $2mil or less.

• Individuals whose primary focus of their work is either immigrant & refugee rights, civil rights, LGBTQIA+ & women’s rights, or environmental protection.

• Individuals who are based in and whose work is focused solely on communities in the United States.

• Individuals who can devote 100% of their time in 2020 to their project or initiative.

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:

• February 17-21, 2020 in Los Angeles;

• October 1-4, 2020 in New York

• A community of peers and allies who share resources, expertise, and support.

Roddenberry Fellowship Applications for Round One are due June 13, 2019 by 5:00pm. Click here to apply now

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