Applications are now open for the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Fellowship, a dedicated track within the global Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) program. For the second year in a row, the program is reserving spaces specifically for emerging practitioners from the Arab region, in a key partnership with the Dubai Future Foundation.
By the Numbers
- $10,000: The grand prize awarded to a top fellow at the end of the program.
- $1,000: A kick-starter fund provided to every selected fellow at the beginning.
- July 31, 2025: The final deadline for all applications.
Program Overview and Mission
The NGFP Fellowship is a one-year journey designed to support visionary young professionals who are using foresight—a systematic way of engaging with uncertainty to shape the future—to create social and environmental good. The dedicated MENA track, supported by the Dubai Future Foundation, aims to elevate the voices and projects of emerging foresight practitioners from the Arab world.
What Fellows Will Receive
This is a comprehensive program that provides both financial and professional support. Selected fellows will benefit from:
- A $1,000 kick-starter fund to support their project.
- The chance to win a $10,000 grand prize at the end of the fellowship year.
- A dedicated project partner, usually an expert foresight practitioner, for mentorship.
- Access to a global peer network of over 900 practitioners.
- Foresight capability building through an introductory training course.
- Access to relevant events, projects, and funding opportunities.
Who Should Apply?
The fellowship is highly competitive, with only 25 spaces available in each annual global cohort. The program is looking for applicants who meet the following criteria:
- Are an emerging practitioner based in the MENA region, or a MENA national working on a project with impact in the region.
- Are aged 18-35, or older with less than one year of direct foresight experience.
- Are passionate about creating long-term, systems-level change.
- Are working on challenges related to key global missions like Climate, Sustainable Development, Emerging Technologies, Peacebuilding, and more.
Key Dates and How to Apply
- Application Deadline: Submissions must be in by 23:59 GMT+1 on July 31, 2025.
- Fellows Announced: November 2025.
- How to Apply: Interested individuals and teams must apply through the official NGFP Fellowship application portal.
About the Partners
- Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP): A global network dedicated to supporting emerging futures and foresight practitioners who are using these skills for social and environmental good.
- Dubai Future Foundation: A key partner for the MENA track, the DFF is a government entity in Dubai dedicated to shaping the future by fostering innovation and foresight.
Source: NGFP
