By DigiVibers
Applications are now open for the 2027 cohort of the Just Tech Fellowship, a prestigious global programme designed to support researchers, creatives, and practitioners working at the intersection of technology and society.
The fellowship, funded by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), offers up to $60,000 in funding, providing a significant opportunity for individuals seeking to explore how technology shapes social, political, and economic life.
The Just Tech Fellowship is aimed at individuals whose work addresses the ethical, equitable, and societal implications of emerging technologies. This includes projects focused on artificial intelligence, digital governance, data justice, platform accountability, and the broader impact of technology on communities around the world.
Selected fellows will receive financial support to advance their projects, alongside access to a vibrant global network of scholars, technologists, and policy thinkers. The programme is particularly interested in interdisciplinary work that combines research, storytelling, design, or community engagement to tackle complex digital challenges.
Beyond funding, the fellowship provides mentorship, collaborative opportunities, and a platform for fellows to share their work with a wider audience. Participants are encouraged to develop innovative approaches that not only analyse technological change but also propose practical solutions that promote fairness, inclusion, and accountability.
The initiative comes at a time when the global conversation around technology is increasingly focused on issues such as digital inequality, data privacy, and the concentration of power among large technology companies. By supporting diverse voices and perspectives, the Just Tech Fellowship seeks to ensure that the future of technology is shaped by a broader and more inclusive range of stakeholders.
Eligibility for the fellowship is open to individuals from across the globe, including academics, independent researchers, journalists, artists, and professionals working in civil society or the private sector. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing pressing societal challenges linked to technology.
The fellowship typically runs for one year, during which participants are expected to dedicate time to their projects while engaging with the broader Just Tech community through workshops, discussions, and public events.
As digital technologies continue to transform economies and societies, initiatives like the Just Tech Fellowship play a critical role in fostering responsible innovation. By equipping fellows with the resources and support they need, the programme aims to generate impactful work that can inform policy, shape public discourse, and contribute to more equitable technological futures.
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the full application guidelines and submit their proposals before the stated deadline.