Dalai Lama Fellowship 2027 | Call for Applications

Applications are open for the 2027 Dalai Lama Fellows program. This year-long leadership journey selects 15 to 20 global changemakers. Fellows combine contemplative practice with real social innovation project work. This program covers Assembly costs only, not a stipend or project funding.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Dalai Lama Fellows (DLF) Global Network
• Funding: Travel, lodging, and meals covered for the Assembly; no stipend
• Duration: 12 months, April 2027 to March 2028
• Eligibility: Ages 20 to 36, with a social change project
• Application Deadline: November 11, 2026, 22:00 UTC
• Fellows Selected: 15 to 20 worldwide

Focus Areas

• Contemplative leadership and self-awareness
• Social innovation and community-based change
• Emotional intelligence and systems thinking
• Compassionate, ethics-driven leadership practice

About the Fellowship

This fellowship blends inner leadership development with real project work. Fellows engage in coaching, group learning, and a virtual Assembly together. Most participation happens remotely, aside from the Contemplative Leadership Assembly. Graduates join LifeLong Fellows, a continuing global support community.

What Fellows Receive

DLF covers travel, lodging, and meals for the Assembly directly. Fellows get both contemplative and social-innovation coaching throughout the year. No direct cash grant funds the fellow’s own project work. Fellows are encouraged to seek separate funding for project costs.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be 20 to 36 years old by April 2027. Candidates need an active project or a concrete, resourced plan. At least one year of community experience on the issue helps. Full English fluency and roughly 12 monthly hours are required.

Required Materials

Applicants submit background information, short essays, and a video. A resume and one letter of recommendation complete the application. All materials are due by the November 11 deadline.

How to Apply

Submit your complete application before November 11, 2026.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers genuine leadership development, though project funding isn’t included. Its contemplative approach suits changemakers seeking inner growth alongside outward impact. Applicants should have a realistic funding plan for their project separately.

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