Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) Fellowship 2025

If you're a visionary changemaker eager to explore futures thinking and apply foresight to tackle global challenges, the Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) Fellowship 2025 offers a unique opportunity. Applications are now open for this transformative one-year journey designed to support emerging foresight practitioners worldwide. Whether you're just starting in the field or have less than a year of experience, this fellowship provides the tools, mentorship, and community to amplify your impact.

🎓 Fellowship Summary

Location: Global (with emphasis on Asia, Africa, MENA, Caribbean, Latin America, Pacific Islands, and the Balkans)
Host Institution: School of International Futures (SOIF)
Level: Early-career professionals and emerging practitioners
Target Group: Individuals aged 18–35, or over 35 with less than one year of foresight experience
Fields of Focus: Foresight, futures thinking, systems change, social and environmental innovation
Award Value: USD 1,000 kick-start fund; eligibility for USD 10,000 grand prize
Duration: One year
Application Deadline: July 31, 2025, at 23:59 GMT+1
Start Date: November 2025
Eligibility: Open to applicants worldwide, with reserved spots for the Balkans and MENA regions

🌍 Fellowship Overview

The NGFP Fellowship is a year-long program that nurtures early-career professionals passionate about using foresight to drive systemic change. It begins with a USD 1,000 seed fund to support your project and culminates in the opportunity to win a USD 10,000 grand prize for outstanding contributions. Throughout the year, fellows engage in collaborative learning, receive mentorship from experienced foresight practitioners, and participate in a global network dedicated to shaping equitable and sustainable futures.

🎁 Fellowship Benefits

USD 1,000 Kick-Start Fund: Seed funding to initiate or enhance your foresight project.
Mentorship: Pairing with an expert foresight practitioner for guidance and support.
Training: Access to an introductory course to build foresight capabilities.
Networking: Connection with a global community of like-minded individuals.
Bi-Weekly Updates: Regular emails with news, opportunities, and resources.
Regional/Thematic Hubs: Participation in focused groups addressing specific areas of interest.
Events and Projects: Opportunities to engage in relevant foresight activities.
USD 10,000 Grand Prize: Awarded at the end of the fellowship year for significant impact.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Age: 18–35 years old, or over 35 with less than one year of foresight experience.
Experience: Early-stage practitioners in futures and foresight.
Commitment: Dedication to community and network building.
Project Focus: Working on innovative, futures-focused projects aimed at systemic change.
Vision: Long-term impact orientation (at least 10 years ahead).
Geographic Focus: Open globally, with emphasis on underrepresented regions.

📝 Application Procedure

Application Deadline: July 31, 2025, at 23:59 GMT+1
Required Documents:
- Statement of intent (max. 2 pages) detailing motivation, project idea, and vision for impact.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé.
Application Portal: Submit your application through the official NGFP Fellowship page.

📅 Timeline

Applications Open: May 1, 2025
Applications Close: July 31, 2025
Selection Process: August – October 2025
Fellows Announced: November 2025

🌐 Additional Information

The NGFP Fellowship is highly competitive, selecting only 25 fellows annually. However, top applicants not selected for the fellowship are invited to join the NGFP Sensing Network, a global community of over 900 foresight practitioners. This network provides access to resources, events, and collaborative opportunities to further develop foresight practices.

Special regional fellowships are available:

Balkans Fellowship: One reserved spot in memory of Sophie Middlemiss.
MENA Fellowship: Two reserved spots supported by the Dubai Future Foundation.

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