Global Majority AI Fellowship 2026 in Switzerland – Fully Funded
Country: Switzerland
Category: Fellowship
Location: Geneva, United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance
Dates: July 6–7, 2026
Duration: 3 Days
Organizer: Heinrich Böll Foundation
Funding: Fully Funded
Deadline: Rolling Basis
Program: Global Majority AI Fellowship 2026
The Global Majority AI Fellowship 2026 is now open for applications. It will take place in Geneva during the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance, and it is designed for people working on artificial intelligence, technology justice, ethics, digital rights, and equitable innovation. The fellowship also aims to connect the first meeting in Geneva with the second meeting in New York.
Program Overview
The Global Majority AI Fellowship 2026 is a three-day fellowship scheduled for July 6–7, 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland. It is organized by the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Washington, DC, and it has no application fee. The fellowship is fully funded and focuses on supporting individuals who work on the global impact of artificial intelligence.
The program is meant for participants who want to explore how AI affects society, policy, justice, culture, and communities worldwide. It also creates a collaborative space for research, storytelling, workshops, mentorship sessions, and international networking.
What the Fellowship Covers
✓ Travel costs to and from Switzerland.
✓ Airport transfer.
✓ 3 nights of accommodation.
Global Majority AI Fellowship 2026 Eligibility
• Applicants must be currently based in countries receiving Official Development Assistance (ODA).
• Both emerging and experienced leaders and experts are eligible.
• The fellowship is open to activists, local officials, students, researchers, and technologists.
• Core focus areas include AI governance, digital rights, data justice, and environmental or climate justice, or related fields.
• A strong interest in the global dimensions of AI policy is required.
Application Materials
• Resume.
• Motivational statement.
Deadline
The deadline for the Global Majority AI Fellowship 2026 is on a rolling basis.
