Applications for the 2025 NGFP Fellowship are Now Open! (Open to Eligible Applicants Globally) Receive USD 1,000 Kick-Start Fund: Apply Now
The NGFP Fellowship 2025 is now accepting global applications. Emerging foresight practitioners aged 18–35, and older applicants with less than one year of experience, can apply to receive a $1,000 project fund and access to expert mentorship, with a chance to win a $10,000 grand prize. Apply before July 31, 2025.
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Background & Job Description
The Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) Fellowship 2025 invites applications from aspiring leaders and changemakers who are passionate about shaping the future through foresight. This global fellowship is designed to support young professionals and early-stage practitioners as they explore alternative futures and contribute to long-term, sustainable change.
Foresight is not about predicting the future. It’s about understanding current trends and preparing for various future scenarios through a structured, strategic approach. Fellows will build their foresight skills, develop a project, and join a global network of more than 900 practitioners.
👉 Learn more about the NGFP Fellowship here
Tasks
Selected fellows will participate in a year-long programme that includes:
- USD 1,000 Kick-Start Fund to support your foresight-related project.
- Introductory foresight training to build technical skills and strategic thinking.
- Mentorship from an expert project partner in the foresight field.
- Bi-weekly resources and updates, including grants and funding opportunities.
- Access to regional hubs focused on key foresight themes.
- Participation in key global foresight events and projects.
- Eligibility to win a USD 10,000 grand prize for exceptional contributions at the end of the fellowship.
Applications for the 2025 NGFP Fellowship are Now Open! (Open to Eligible Applicants Globally) Receive USD 1,000 Kick-Start Fund: Apply Now
Qualifications
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet one of the following:
- Aged 18–35, OR over 35 with less than one year of experience in foresight.
- Open to all countries, with special encouragement for applicants from:
- Asia, Africa, MENA, Caribbean, Central and South America, Pacific Islands, Balkans.
- Must be working on or planning a project focused on social, environmental, or systems-level change.
- Committed to collaboration, learning, and long-term impact.
Desired Qualities
- A pioneering mindset with bold ideas for positive change.
- Passionate about using foresight to address complex global challenges.
- Interested in contributing to one or more Foresight Transformation Missions, such as:
- Climate & Just Transitions
- Democracy & Sustainable Development
- Emerging Technologies
- Indigenous Futures & Methods
- Intergenerational Fairness
- Nuclear Security
- Peacebuilding
Additional Information
Fellowship Benefits
- Access to the NGFP Sensing Network, a global community of 900+ foresight leaders.
- Platform to build your foresight project and grow your international network.
- Opportunity to receive mentorship and exposure to thought leaders.
- Be part of a recognized programme helping define future-focused leadership.
Special Regional Fellowships
- Balkans Fellowship: One reserved space in memory of Sophie Middlemiss.
- MENA Fellowship: Two reserved spaces supported by the Dubai Future Foundation.
Key Dates
- Applications Open: May 1, 2025
- Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2025 (23:59 GMT+1)
- Selection Process: August – October 2025
- Final Fellow Announcements: November 2025
👉 Apply Now for the NGFP Fellowship 2025
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