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Applications are being accepted for the 2026 Dalai Lama Fellows program. Interested candidates are urged to visit here for further information and to apply.
Opportunity Details
Founded in 2010 with the inspiration and encouragement of the 14th Dalai Lama, Dalai Lama Fellows is reimagining leadership by cultivating and supporting an international movement of young change-makers to meet global challenges in locally adapted ways as they promote our planet’s flourishing. We award year-long fellowships to change-makers who are working to address needs such as health and well-being, education, environmental sustainability, cultural understanding, and human rights. The program is non-sectarian and inclusive of all backgrounds.
In order to fulfill the minimum requirements, through the application a candidate must demonstrate:
Age requirements: 20-36 years old as of April 1, 2026
Fluency in written and spoken English
Current engagement with or well-articulated plans for a social change project and sustained engagement with the project throughout the fellowship year (NOTE: due to the difficulty of launching a social innovation project from scratch, we give preference to applicants who have ongoing projects, but each year we have selected Fellows who have a concrete vision for a project and plans to launch during the fellowship year, given they have the adequate expertise, resources, and community connections at the time of applying)
In-depth knowledge of the community and the issue that the project is seeking to address, preferably with at least one year of previous experience working with the community
Interest in learning and engaging in contemplative practices throughout the year
Commitment to participating in all dimensions of the program, including online learning platform, 1-on-1 coaching calls, group learning calls, etc. (We estimate full participation in the fellowship requires about 12 hours per month, not including Fellows’ work on their projects)
Attendance at the Contemplative Leadership Assembly in May 2026 (DLF will cover all costs for travel, lodging, and meals for the Assembly)
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