By Nneka Nwogwugwu
Applications are now open for the 2025 Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) Fellowship, an opportunity for young professionals across the globe to harness the power of foresight to drive transformational change.
Foresight is a structured approach to engaging with uncertainty by exploring alternative futures—including those we aspire to. The NGFP Fellowship seeks bold thinkers tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges through innovative, futures-focused projects.
Fellows will be selected based on their alignment with one or more Foresight Transformation Missions, including:
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Climate & Just Transitions
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Democracy & Sustainable Development
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Emerging Technologies
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Futures Methods from Around the World & Indigenous Futures
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Intergenerational Fairness
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Nuclear Security
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Peacebuilding
The fellowship begins with a one-year immersive experience designed to support, strengthen, and elevate impactful projects through training, mentorship, and a global network of peers and experts.
Benefits
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USD 1,000 seed funding to support your project
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Access to a global community of like-minded foresight practitioners
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Matched with a project partner or mentor (typically an experienced foresight expert)
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Introductory foresight training course to build core skills
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Eligibility to compete for a USD 10,000 grand prize at the end of the fellowship year
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be 18–35 years old.
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Demonstrate a strong interest in foresight and expanding futures-thinking skills.
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Show commitment to community and network building.
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Be working on a pioneering, systems-level project that can be deepened, scaled, or enhanced using foresight tools.
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Applicants from anywhere in the world are welcome, particularly those based in Asia, Africa, MENA, the Caribbean, Central and South America, the Pacific Islands, and the Balkans.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the official NGFP website.
Deadline: July 31, 2025
The 2025 Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) Fellowship is now open for applications, targeting young professionals globally to use foresight in driving transformational change. Foresight involves exploring alternative futures, and the fellowship encourages innovative projects tackling complex global issues. Fellows will be chosen based on their alignment with missions like Climate & Just Transitions, Democracy & Sustainable Development, and Emerging Technologies, among others.
The fellowship offers a year-long immersive experience with training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Benefits include USD 1,000 in seed funding, matching with mentors, foresight training, and the chance to compete for a USD 10,000 grand prize. Applicants must be aged 18-35, demonstrate interest in foresight, commit to community building, and be engaged in projects that can be enhanced by foresight. Applications from diverse global regions are encouraged.
Interested candidates can apply via the NGFP website by July 31, 2025.
