The Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) Fellowship is a program designed to cultivate a new generation of professionals skilled in the practice of foresight. Foresight, in this context, refers to the systematic exploration of possible futures to help individuals, organizations, and societies anticipate and prepare for change.
NGFP Fellowships typically provide participants with opportunities to develop expertise in futures thinking, strategic foresight, scenario planning, and related methodologies. These programs often include training sessions, workshops, mentorship opportunities, and practical projects aimed at applying foresight techniques to real-world challenges.
NGFP Fellowships may be offered by various organizations, including government agencies, think tanks, research institutions, and corporations. The specific focus, duration, and structure of the fellowship can vary depending on the sponsoring organization and the intended objectives of the program.
The NGFP Fellowship aims to equip emerging leaders with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to navigate complex and uncertain futures, enabling them to contribute to more resilient, adaptive, and innovative decision-making processes in their respective fields.
The fellowship offers young professionals significant support as they embark on their journey into the futures and foresight domain. Acknowledging the often solitary nature of futurist endeavors, especially among young individuals who typically engage in such practices alongside their primary occupations, often without compensation, the fellowship serves as a vital platform. It aims to connect the next generation of futures and foresight enthusiasts globally, providing avenues for mentorship, skill-building, and collaboration. Participants gain access to regional and sector-specific hubs, financial support for their foresight projects, and opportunities to engage with relevant events and decision-makers in the field. Through the fellowship, fellows are empowered to navigate the futures and foresight landscape with greater confidence and support.
Requirements For The Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) Fellowship
- Anyone between 18 and 35 years old, as well as those who are older, but have less than five years of experience using foresight.
- The NGFP is particularly enthusiastic about applications from those living in the Global South, and those working on the world’s most complex issues, or Foresight Transformation Mission
Funding
- At the beginning of the journey, each fellow receives a USD 1,000 prize to develop and accelerate their project.
- By the end of their one-year journey, all fellows have the chance to run for the Fellowship Main Prize, which consists of a more substantial grant (at least USD 10,000) and acknowledges those who made the most of their journey.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2024.
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