[Aspen Institute](https://www.aspeninstitute.org)

June 2026

Not specified; typically includes year-long fellowship with seminars and leadership development.

Supports business leaders in building more inclusive, equitable, and resilient systems through reflection, peer connection, and practical tools for change.

--- ## Description The First Movers Fellowship is a flagship initiative of the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program, designed to empower business leaders who are committed to advancing inclusive, equitable, and resilient systems within their organizations and industries. The fellowship provides a structured, year-long experience that combines innovation, reflection, leadership development, and community-building through three intensive seminars. Participants join a global network of "corporate social intrapreneurs"—innovators who drive positive change from within companies—gaining access to resources, peer support, and tools to help translate their values into meaningful, lasting impact. The program aims to foster long-term transformation at the intersection of business and society. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The program does not publish a direct monetary award; instead, it offers a year-long fellowship experience including three seminars, leadership development, and access to a global network of peers and experts. - No stipend or grant amount is specified in public materials. --- ## Eligibility - Intended for business leaders—typically professionals working within companies who are committed to driving positive change aligned with inclusion, equity, and resilience. - Open to accomplished innovators and "corporate social intrapreneurs" seeking to create new products, services, or management practices that increase business value and societal good. - No specific requirements regarding years of experience, sector, or geographic location are provided in public materials; applicants should consult the official program page for any updated or detailed eligibility criteria. --- ## Application Process - Application details, including required materials and process steps, are not specified in current public sources. - Interested applicants should visit the [First Movers Fellowship program page](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/business-and-society-program/first-movers-fellowship/) for the latest information on application instructions, deadlines, and eligibility. - The fellowship typically selects a new cohort annually. --- ## Additional Information - The fellowship emphasizes leadership development, peer learning, and values-driven innovation within business contexts. - Fellows benefit from structured seminars, expert facilitation, and membership in a vibrant international community of changemakers. - For insights into program impact and current fellows, visit the [program impact page](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/business-and-society-program/impact/) or [meet the community](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/business-and-society-program/first-mover-fellows/). --- ## External Links - [First Movers Fellowship Program Page](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/business-and-society-program/first-movers-fellowship/) - [Aspen Institute Business & Society Program Overview](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/business-and-society-program/) - [FAQ](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/business-and-society-program/first-movers-fellowship-faq/) - [Program Impact](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/business-and-society-program/impact/) - [Meet the Community](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/business-and-society-program/first-mover-fellows/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@aspenbsp.org](mailto:info@aspenbsp.org) | | Program Contact | [amy.martinez@aspeninstitute.org](mailto:amy.martinez@aspeninstitute.org) | | Phone | (202) 736-5800 | | Address | Aspen Institute Business & Society Program
192 Lexington Ave. Suite 1102
New York, NY 10016 | ---

First Movers Fellowship

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