Opportunity is knocking
Applications close tonight at 11:59 p.m. CT. There’s still time for you to share your big ideas for the Media Ideation Fellowship. What social inequities do you want to resolve? What game-changing technologies do you want to iterate and build? Our fellowships are the perfect opportunity to take a fledgling concept and shepherd it into
14 days
Have you started your application yet? The deadline is only 14 days away. That means you still have time to get to work. Applications close at midnight Central Time on Monday, October 8. Got questions? We’re hosting an informational webinar tomorrow–that’s Tuesday, September 25–at 4:30 ET/3:30CT/1:30PT. Come chat with us, learn more about the application
Applications open!
The time has finally come: Applications are now open for the inaugural class of Media Ideation Fellows. We’re looking to connect 5 young innovators with big ideas for social change to the financial resources and access to mentors they need to bring their world-changing ideas to life. Applications close at midnight on October 8. Spread
We’re hitting the road!
Heads up, potential fellows! The Media Ideation FellowshipSM initiative is going on tour. We’ll be visiting San Francisco, Boulder, and Washington, DC to answer your questions about the fellowship and kickstart some amazing ideas for technology and tools that encourage social change. We are hosting three napkin sketch events, one in each city. We’ll cover the
So what ARE the fellowships?
We’ve put out the call for nominations and are quickly approaching application open. But what exactly are the Media Ideation Fellowships? Who should apply? So many questions! Don’t worry: Here’s a handy little video to help explain who we are, what we’re doing, and how you can become a fellow. Please share widely!
Nominate a fellow
The race is on! Starting today, we’re reaching out to entrepreneurs, change-makers, academics. and thought leaders to nominate individuals for the inaugural class of Media Ideation Fellows. Do you know a young leader with a big idea that could transform progressive politics or remedy a social inequity? Simply scroll down, enter their name and email
Big things are on the way!
Summer is nearing an end and we’re putting the finishing touches on the Media Ideation FellowshipSM. In the next two weeks, you’ll see some exciting announcements from us regarding: How to nominate a friend, peer, student, or colleague for the fellowship program. How you can apply to become a Media Ideation fellow–and when applications will
Connect with MIF this June
Media Ideation Fellowship Coordinator Erin Polgreen is hitting the road this June to meet with prospective fellows and mentors. If you’re planning to attend any of the following conferences (or are based in these locations), contact us. We look forward to connecting with innovators in progressive politics + technology. Erin will be at: Netroots Nation
What’s Next?
Welcome to the home of the Media Ideation FellowshipSM program. We’re launching a new generation of entrepreneurs who will creatively use technology to advance social justice and progressive issues. In our first year, we’re recruiting five fellows from a variety of backgrounds to bring an unique project to life. Be it a snippet of code,