The Global Majority AI Fellowship is a Heinrich Böll Foundation Washington, DC initiative supporting civil-society experts from the Global South at the first UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance. Fellows participate in Geneva on 6–7 July 2026 and contribute perspectives on AI divides, safety, human rights, transparency, accountability, and related policy questions.
The fellowship also connects participants with a civil-society network and encourages engagement ahead of the next Global Dialogue meeting. The official fellowship page remains closed and does not publish a date for another intake.
Benefits & funding
- International flights for the Geneva session
- Transportation to and from airports
- Up to three nights of accommodation in Geneva
- Conference registration, accreditation, and access
- Promotion of fellows and their work through the Foundation’s social channels
Eligibility
- Based in a country or territory on the OECD DAC list of ODA recipients
- An emerging or experienced leader or expert in AI governance, digital rights, data justice, environmental justice, climate justice, or a related field
- May apply as an activist, local official, student, researcher, or technologist
- Available to travel to Geneva for the 6–7 July 2026 dialogue
- Completes both the UN participation-support application and the Foundation’s application materials
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Application process
- 1Apply through the official UN AI Dialogue 2026 Call for Participation Support form.
- 2Send the Foundation a standard CV or résumé and a motivational statement of no more than 300 words.
- 3The Foundation selects fellows from applicants who complete both submissions.
Program timeline
Application deadline; now closed
May 18, 2026
Geneva dialogue begins
Jul 6, 2026
Geneva dialogue ends
Jul 7, 2026
Next Global Dialogue meeting in New York
May 2027