Applications are open for the 2024 Mira Fellowship to international mid-career professionals. This innovative program is designed to empower individuals to address the world’s most pressing issues through a unique process of reframing and action planning. With the mission to create a blueprint for our cultural future, the fellowship leverages the power of fresh perspectives to generate actionable solutions. Participants, known as Mira Fellows, engage in a transformative six-month journey of research, collaboration, and implementation, supported by coaching, micro-grants, and a vibrant community.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline:
  • Early Bird: May 1 (No fee)
  • Regular: May 15 ($10 fee)
  • Last Call: June 1 ($20 fee)
• Result Announcement Dates: By mid-summer
• Funding Type: Micro-grants
• Organizer: Mira Fellowship
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Mid-career professionals with a track record of impactful work
• Focus Area: Innovative solutions to societal challenges
• Duration: Six months
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Virtual, with some in-person gatherings

Benefits and Financial Aids

Fellows will benefit from the Mira Fellowship as follows:

• Creator Toolbox: Access to a comprehensive set of framing, prototyping, and storytelling tools.
• Cohort Summits: Participation in multiple virtual summits and an optional in-person community summit.
• Coaching: Weekly or bi-weekly remote coaching tailored to the Fellow’s needs.
• Cohort Collaboration: Regular online meetings and paired collaboration for accountability and idea exchange.
• Micro-Grants: Financial support to develop alternative perspectives and immerse in the work.
• Alumni Network: Ongoing support from the Forever Fellow Community post

Eligibility Criteria

Fellows must meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must have a professional background, mid-career professionals with a demonstrated track record of impactful work
• They have personal attributes, including being observant, flexible, determined, collaborative, and knowledgeable.
• Have commitment and willingness to invest significant time and effort while potentially maintaining a full-time job

Typically, Mire Fellows can be:

In the Environment:

• Urban Planner: Designing car-free, livable communities.
• Sustainability Manager: Integrating sustainability into core business values.
• Climate Scientist: Developing strategies for carbon-neutral communities.
• Adaptability Scientist: Rethinking climate adaptability and racial justice
• Urban Planner: Implementing carbon sinks and emission-reducing technologies.

In Education:

• Outdoor Educator: Creating a school system where students love learning.
• Early Childhood Educator: Supporting parents so children are kindergarten-ready.
• Community College Teacher: Developing software for employee learning and passion.
• Therapist: Reducing teen mental health issues through school support systems.

In Community Building:

• Journalist: Rethinking local news.
• City Council Member: Improving local government interaction.
• Elder Care Administrator: Innovating the last quarter of life.
• Campaign Manager: Enhancing electorate connections.
• City Planner: Reinventing neighborhood centers.
• Non-Profit Director: Providing community support for mothers and young children
• Law Enforcement Officer: Reframing gun violence and building community trust

Required Documents

Please prepare and submit these application documents:

• Video Statement: A short (2-minute) story demonstrating storytelling skills.
• Idea Description, Impact Goals & Timeline: A concise (500 words or less) description of the proposed project and its expected impact
• Idea Impact Visual: A visual representation (250 words or less) of the project’s potential impact
• Resource Analysis: An outline (250 words or less) of needed resources and potential support.
• Resume: Detailed work history.
• Why You?: Explanation (500 words or less) of personal motivation and qualifications.
• Why Now?: Justification (500 words or less) for the urgency and relevance of the project.

How to Apply?

• Prepare a combined PDF of all required documents and email it to [email protected] before the deadline.
• After submitting the PDF, complete the online application form and pay the applicable fee based on the submission date.

Application Form

Applicants can contact the Mira Fellowship team at [email protected] for any inquiries or additional information. You can also check the official website of the Mira Fellowship.

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