lIf you're passionate about merging environmental justice with technology, the Environmental Justice in Tech (EJIT) Fellowship 2025 offers a unique opportunity. This remote fellowship allows you to engage in transformative projects that address critical issues at the intersection of these fields.
EJIT Fellowship Summary
Location: Fully Virtual
Organized By: Rooted Futures Lab
Target Group: Individuals with experience in environmental justice through community work, lived experience, or study
Fields of Focus: Environmental justice, technology, research, education, creative intervention
Funding: $3,000 stipend (flexible payment schedule)
Duration: 12 weeks (June 15 – August 29, 2025; flexible)
Application Deadline: Rolling until April 15, 2025 (11:59 PM, anywhere on Earth)
Eligible To: Applicants from all countries; a STEM background is not required
Environmental Justice in Tech (EJIT) Fellowship Overview
The EJIT Fellowship is a 12-week remote program running from June 15 to August 29, 2025, with a flexible schedule. Fellows are expected to commit approximately 20 hours per week and will receive a $3,000 stipend. The fellowship is hosted by Rooted Futures Lab, an organization dedicated to exploring the convergence of environmental justice and technology.
Project Areas:
Fellows will lead one primary project while collaborating on others. The available project areas include:
1. The Editor // GLITCH Digital Zine:
Lead the creation of the annual environmental justice in tech publication.
Curate and shape compelling narratives around tech and environmental justice.
Coordinate the design, layout, and distribution of both digital and print editions.
2. The Researcher // Data Governance & Climate Justice:
Investigate digital climate misinformation through a climate justice lens.
Contribute to groundbreaking research in just data infrastructure.
Work under the supervision of Dr. Benedetta Brevini.
3. The Educator // Digital Educational Materials:
Create climate justice and coding workshops using platforms like Jupyter Notebook or Google CoLab.
Develop educational resources for both popular and higher education.
Design digital mapping and interactive activities.
4. The Creative // Creative & Cultural Interventions:
Conceptualize and prototype innovative ways to engage new audiences on environmental justice and technology.
Collaborate with artists, writers, and technologists to create interdisciplinary projects.
Potentially organize and facilitate community events or online experiences that showcase these interventions.
Fellowship Benefits
$3,000 stipend with a flexible payment schedule.
Opportunity to lead and collaborate on transformative projects at the intersection of environmental justice and technology.
Flexible, remote work environment accommodating diverse schedules and time zones.
Mentorship and supervision from experienced professionals in the field.
Eligibility Criteria
Experience with environmental justice through community work, lived experience, or study.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Self-motivated project management abilities—capable of working independently and meeting deadlines.
Collaborative spirit and effective teamwork.
Proficiency with digital collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Google Suite).
Applicants from interdisciplinary and traditionally "non-technical" fields are actively encouraged to apply.
Application Procedure
Applications should be submitted through the official application portal provided by Rooted Futures Lab.
📂 Application Materials:
Resume or CV detailing relevant experience.
Cover letter explaining your interest in the fellowship and how your background aligns with the project areas.
Any supporting materials relevant to your chosen project area (e.g., writing samples, portfolios).
🗓️ Application Deadline: Rolling until April 15, 2025 (11:59 PM, anywhere on Earth).
Additional Information:
Rooted Futures Lab is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEAS). The fellowship intentionally creates space for individuals who have been systematically excluded from both tech development and environmental decision-making. Perspectives from frontline communities, indigenous knowledge keepers, interdisciplinary thinkers, and those bringing critical lived experience to environmental justice work are actively sought. This commitment ensures that diverse voices, experiences, and ways of knowing converge to foster innovative solutions.
ℹ️ For more information and to apply, visit the official Rooted Futures Lab website.
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