Big Bets Fellowship
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The Big Bets Fellowship by The Rockefeller Foundation develops emerging leaders to create science-driven, systemic solutions for major global challenges through a rigorous five-month leadership program.
Funder: The Rockefeller Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Africa eligibility/pre-app) | January 2027 (Africa full app, US eligibility/pre-app) | February 2027 (Asia-Pacific eligibility/pre-app) | March 2027 (Asia-Pacific full app, US full app)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 stipend per fellow; 5-month leadership program; travel for convenings covered; no project implementation grant
Summary: A five-month fellowship for emerging leaders advancing bold, systems-level solutions to major global challenges, focused on leadership development and network-building.
Key Information: Applicants must join the Big Bets Community before applying; see eligibility for regional and project requirements.
Description
The Big Bets Fellowship is a five-month leadership development program offered by The Rockefeller Foundation, designed to empower a diverse, interdisciplinary cohort of emerging leaders tackling some of the world’s most complex and urgent challenges. Fellows participate in a dynamic curriculum that emphasizes theory of change, partnership building, and storytelling, while engaging in both virtual and in-person convenings. The program is regionalized, with annual cohorts focused on areas such as Africa, the United States, and Asia-Pacific. Fellows benefit from peer exchange, mentorship, and access to a global network of changemakers, with the goal of amplifying their impact and accelerating transformative solutions for vulnerable and underserved communities.
