Call for applications: 2022 TED Fellows

The programme will select 20 participants who will all get career coaching, speaker training, mentorship and public relations guidance. Since 2009, the programme has engaged more than 450 fellows who continue to inspire one another and collaborate on new projects.

"We select Fellows based on their accomplishments in their respective fields, the potential impact of their work and also their character," TED says. "The ideal applicant is collaborative in their pursuits and in their nature, and is at a moment in their career to maximise the support of the TED community."

Previous African musicians who have been selected include Blitz Bazawule (2019), Muthoni Drummer Queen (2019), Somi (2015), Blinky Bill (2014) and Meklit Hadero (2012), among others.

Eligibility

The applicants should:

• Be individuals on the rise in their respective fields who are doing bold, original work and have a record of achievement in their field. 

• Be courageous and collaborative people dedicated to improving life where they work.

The programme accepts the following experts:

• Musicians.
• Business people.
• Professionals.
• Policy workers and government officials.
• Inventors.
• Advocates.
• Filmmakers.
• Photographers.
• Visual artists.
• Scientists.
• Entrepreneurs.
• NGO heads.
• Human rights activists.

Requirements

The applicants should:

• Have an idea worth spreading.
• Complete the online application consisting of general biographical information, short paragraphs on your work and three references. 
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be fluent in English.
• Be excited to participate in a collaborative, interdisciplinary global community.
• Be available between 29 May and 4 June 2022.

Benefits

The selected participants will:

• Become part of a diverse, collaborative and global community of more than 500 emerging and established experts.
• Receive professional development through virtual workshops and webinars.
• Gain valuable feedback from TED's expert coaches on how to hone, express and communicate your work and your ideas.
• Give a TED talk (at a virtual or live event, depending on the state of the pandemic).
• Receive career coaching and mentorship from TED's team of professional coaches.
• Receive public relations guidance and media training.
• Participate in virtual programming for TED fellows.
• Have the opportunity to participate in and contribute to a thriving and connected global community.

Interested applicants can apply here.

The application deadline is 1 July at 1.59am CAT.

View the original call here.