Open Society Fellowship

Funding: $80,000-$100,000 stipend depending on experience/seniority/current income (prorated for part-time), plus a separate project budget covering travel, visas, research assistance, conference fees, and health insurance. Who can apply: Public intellectuals worldwide with a track record of professional accomplishment and heterodox/unconventional approach to open-society challenges; no degree requirement; not undergrad-restricted. Current 2025-26 cohort drawn specifically from seven global cities (Beirut, Buenos Aires, Colombo, Dar es Salaam, Jakarta, Lagos, Taipei) rather than open worldwide application. Length: Typically 12-24 months (official page did not restate this explicitly but is consistent with program history). Project budget for research/travel/health insurance, no institutional affiliation required, access to OSF network. Field: Open Field.