Platform Cooperativism is currently accepting applications for the Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy (ICDE) Fellowship Program 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Platform Cooperativism Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy (ICDE) Fellowship Program
The Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy (ICDE) at The New School,a global research program for scholars examining how cooperatives, unions, and solidarity-economy organizations are engaging with digital systems, including artificial intelligence and data-intensive infrastructures.
Benefits of Platform Cooperativism Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy (ICDE) Fellowship Program
Fellows receive:
- Mentorship and feedback from ICDE faculty, senior researchers, and fellows
- Access to ICDE’s global network of scholars, cooperators, unions, and policymakers
- Opportunities to collaborate on research sprints, events, and publications
- Travel and accommodation support to attend the PCC Conference (conference-related costs only)
Fellows are responsible for securing their own visas.
Platform Cooperativism Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy (ICDE) Fellowship Program Requirements
ICDE welcomes applications from:
- – Ph.D. candidates and post-docs
- – Junior and early-career faculty
- Applicants with equivalent research experience and a demonstrated record of scholarly or applied research may also be considered. We also welcome collaborative or paired applications in which two applicants propose aligned or joint research agendas.
Application Date and Process
- A CV (maximum 4 pages)
- A 1–2 page research proposal, including:
- Research question and motivation
- Empirical focus or case study
- Methods and timeline
- Relevance to ICDE’s research focus areas
- One writing sample demonstrating prior research
- Contact information for two academic or professional references
Collaborative or paired applications should clearly describe the relationship between projects.
Application Deadline
20 January, 2026
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