The Heinrich Böll Foundation Feminist Futures Fellowship 2027 is a fully funded program that sends feminist leaders from the Global Majority to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York City. Applications close on November 2, 2026, so interested candidates have only a few days left to apply.
About the Feminist Futures Fellowship
The foundation’s Washington, DC office runs the program, which now enters its fifth iteration as a CSW fellowship for emerging and experienced feminist leaders. It aims to give underrepresented voices space, access, and experience within international institutions while connecting them to decision makers.
The 2027 session takes place from March 8 to 19 and centers on accelerating gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Fellows will also join intergenerational and cross-regional debates that help them identify issues needing further advocacy.
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Funding Size
- The fellowship covers travel and accommodation costs for attending the CSW
- Fellows receive passes to CSW meetings
- Fellows also attend supplementary meetings and events organized for the group
- The number of fellows has not been stated
- No cash stipend has been mentioned
Who Can Apply
- Feminist experts from the Global Majority
- Young feminists aged 21 to 35 who have never attended a CSW, for whom seats are reserved
- More experienced professionals, since the program wants a mix of profiles
- Partner organizations of the foundation, with or without CSW experience, who should state their connection in the application
Geographic Eligibility
- Applicants must be based in Latin America, Africa, Asia, or the Middle East
- The fellowship takes place in New York City
Sector or Thematic Focus
- Gender equality and women’s rights
- Feminist leadership and advocacy at the United Nations
- Intergenerational and cross-regional feminist exchange
Application Process
Candidates apply online through the foundation’s application portal by the November 2 deadline, submitting a resume and a short motivational statement. The foundation has not yet shared its review stages, so applicants should watch their email and the portal for updates.
Required Materials
- A resume of up to two pages in standard US format, without a photo or marital status, that states the applicant’s age
- A motivational statement of up to 300 words on the biggest challenge facing gender equality, how the applicant proposes to address it, and how attending the CSW would help
- Answers on willingness to write a post-fellowship article, with an optional topic idea of up to 200 words
Key Dates
- Application deadline: November 2, 2026
- Selection notices: not published
- CSW session in New York City: March 8 to 19, 2027
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Selection Notes
- Some seats are reserved for first-time attendees aged 21 to 35
- Connection to the foundation’s partner network is welcomed but not required
- Fellows may be asked to write a short article or commentary afterward
- No funding or placement is guaranteed