Just Tech Fellowship
The Just Tech Fellowship funds and supports original, community-engaged research and creative work exploring the societal impacts of technology, offering mentorship and a collaborative interdisciplinary network.
Funder: Social Science Research Council
Due Dates: June 28, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, portal closes at 11:59 p.m. EST)
Funding Amounts: Unrestricted award up to $60,000 for one year; up to $5,000 additional collaboration funding available.
Summary: Supports original, community-grounded research and creative work at the intersection of technology and society, with resources, mentorship, and a collaborative network.
Description
The fellowship provides one year of support for researchers, artists, and practitioners whose work explores the societal impacts of technology. The program emphasizes rigorous, original, and community-engaged projects that advance understanding of how technology is designed, governed, or experienced in public life. Fellows receive financial support, individualized mentoring, and access to a vibrant interdisciplinary peer network. The program includes monthly virtual gatherings, one in-person workshop, and opportunities for collaborative and public engagement.
