{"id":5428,"date":"2026-03-06T02:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T02:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=5428"},"modified":"2026-03-06T10:18:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T10:18:38","slug":"samuel-fellows-in-belonging-program-2026-funded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=5428","title":{"rendered":"Samuel Fellows in Belonging Program\u00a02026 (Funded)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-172753\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: March 16, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Samuel Fellows in Belonging Program\u00a02026. At the Belonging Forum, they believe in the power of research, storytelling, and action. The Samuel Fellows in Belonging program is at the heart of this mission\u2014empowering emerging leaders to tackle social isolation and strengthening belonging through research and community-driven solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The Samuel Fellows in Belonging is more than a research program\u2014it\u2019s a catalyst for belonging across sectors and around the world. Designed for students, recent graduates, and individuals with lived experiences, this immersive opportunity fosters collaborative research, professional development, and real-world impact.<\/p>\n<p>As a Fellow, you\u2019ll:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work alongside leading global organizations to explore belonging, social justice, and community-building<\/li>\n<li>Engage in thought leadership and advocacy, shaping narratives that drive change<\/li>\n<li>Gain access to mentorship, skills development, and a global network of changemakers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If selected, you receive a fellowship grant (an educational award) made up of two parts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a living support stipend\u00a0to help cover living costs during the fellowship (for example rent, food, utilities, childcare), and<\/li>\n<li>a project expenses budget\u00a0to cover reasonable costs required to deliver the research (travel, transcription, accessibility supports, participant honoraria, dissemination costs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Open to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students:\u00a0A student or recent graduate eager to explore the social dimensions of belonging<\/li>\n<li>People With Lived Experience:\u00a0Individuals with lived experience navigating isolation and connection<\/li>\n<li>Storytellers:\u00a0Researchers, storytellers, or advocates ready to turn insights into action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Fellowship program is budgeted for 8 months. Fellows are expected to deliver their final output within the 8-month timeframe.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/belongingforum.org\/samuel-fellowship\/fellowship-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/belongingforum.org\/samuel-fellowship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samuel Fellows in Belonging<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: March 16, 2026 Applications are open for the Samuel Fellows in Belonging Program\u00a02026. At the Belonging Forum, they believe in the power of research, storytelling, and action. 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