Dalai Lama Fellows 2027 Fellowship
Dalai Lama Fellows
About the opportunity:
Dalai Lama Fellows is a global programme for young people leading projects that create social change. The 2027 group will include 15 to 20 fellows. The formal fellowship year runs from April 2027 to March 2028, after which fellows join the LifeLong Fellows global leadership and learning community.
During the year, fellows keep working on their own social change project while taking part in an online learning platform, one-to-one coaching calls and group learning calls. They also learn and practise contemplative approaches and attend an online Contemplative Leadership Assembly in May 2027. The organisers estimate that full participation takes about 12 hours a month, not counting the time you spend on your project.
The fellowship suits people who already run a social change project, or who have a concrete plan and the skills, resources and community connections to launch one during the year. The organisers prefer applicants with an ongoing project and at least a year of experience working with the community they serve.
Key dates:
Applications close on 11 November 2026 at 22:00 UTC, which is 11:00 PM in Nigeria. Finalists are invited to interviews in January 2027, and fellows are selected and told in February 2027. Online onboarding takes place in March 2027.
Who can apply:
- Applicants aged 20 to 36 as of 1 April 2027
- Applicants fluent in written and spoken English
- Applicants with a current social change project, or a clear plan to launch one and the means to do it
- Applicants with in-depth knowledge of the community and issue their project addresses, preferably with at least one year of experience working with that community
- Applicants who want to learn and take part in contemplative practices throughout the year
- Applicants who can commit to all parts of the programme, including the online learning platform and coaching and group calls
- Applicants who can attend the virtual Contemplative Leadership Assembly in May 2027
What you get:
- An online learning platform
- One-to-one coaching calls
- Group learning calls
- Membership of the LifeLong Fellows global leadership and learning community
How to apply:
Check that you meet the age, English and project requirements above.
Fill in the applicant background and overview section.
Answer the short essay questions.
Record and submit your video.
Upload your resume or CV.
Arrange your letter of recommendation.
Submit your application and all materials before 22:00 UTC on 11 November 2026.
Official link: Use the Apply button on this page to go straight to the official application. Always confirm the latest details and requirements on Dalai Lama Fellows' official page before applying.
Tip: Start your essays and video early, and ask your recommender now, since a late letter can leave your application incomplete.
Reminder: Use the "Never miss this deadline" box at the top of this page to add the deadline to your Google Calendar or Apple / Outlook calendar, so you don't miss it.
