OpenFieldDSS Digital Society Leadership and UN SDG Innovation Fellowship
Prestigious fellowship supporting visionary design practitioners developing open-source digital tools that empower local communities and promote social inclusion.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Proven record of leadership in social technology, design activism, or digital rights.
- English language proficiency
- Certified English C1 proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for European innovation fellowships.
- Thesis / Research statement
- 1,500-word manifesto on utilizing open-source technology and participatory design to advance UN SDGs.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of endorsement from recognized tech non-profit directors or design educators.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Annual fellowship grant of €6,000 and dedicated studio workspace in Amsterdam
- Application fee
- Zero fellowship fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full fellowship sponsorship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2027 (Spring Fellowship Selection)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Digital Society School documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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