The Mira Fellowship provides ambitious changemakers with bespoke support tailored to their projects. Fellows receive guidance in project development, funding strategies, operational planning, and community engagement, helping them move from idea to measurable impact. The fellowship emphasizes sustained engagement, supporting participants at every stage—from ideation to full-scale execution—while equipping them with the tools, mentorship, and networks needed to create transformative, systems-level change.
About the Mira Fellowship
Mira Fellows gain access to a combination of practical tools, personalized coaching, and a collaborative community. The program helps professionals refine ideas, strengthen operational strategies, build peer networks, and secure funding. Annual summits and cohort sprints provide opportunities for hands-on learning, partnership building, and testing projects in real-world settings. Alumni often return as mentors, creating a robust network for ongoing support.
Funding Size
The fellowship provides micro-grants and funding guidance to help Fellows advance their projects. While specific award amounts vary by cohort and project needs, participants benefit from direct financial support for project prototyping, as well as connections to donors and investors committed to long-term impact.
Who Can Apply
The Mira Fellowship is open to professionals pursuing ambitious, systems-level change. Ideal candidates are:
- Tackling complex societal, environmental, or technological problems with transformative solutions.
- Flexible and observant, willing to iterate ideas and test assumptions.
- Determined and resilient, able to overcome challenges during project development.
- Collaborative and open to learning from diverse perspectives.
- Experienced in their field, with a proven track record and a commitment to lasting impact.
Geographic eligibility
The fellowship is open internationally, welcoming applicants from any country pursuing projects with the potential for global or widespread impact.
Sector or thematic focus
Mira Fellows work on projects addressing systemic challenges in areas such as:
- Social innovation and community development
- Environmental sustainability and climate solutions
- Education and skills development
- Health, wellness, and humanitarian solutions
- Technology-driven social impact
Projects should be ambitious, scalable, and designed to create measurable change.
Application Process
Applicants submit a comprehensive application package including video, resume, and written materials. The selection process emphasizes mutual fit between Fellows and the program community. Selected candidates are contacted for further discussion to ensure their project vision aligns with available support and resources.
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Required Materials
Applicants must submit:
- Video Statement (2 minutes): Story illustrating perspective and narrative skill.
- Resume (PDF): Work history and relevant experience.
- Written Materials (Single PDF):
- Your Idea (500 words): Project description and potential impact.
- Impact Visual (250 words): Visual representation of project outcomes.
- Resources & Milestones (500 words): Current resources, needs, and key milestones.
- Why You (500 words): Personal motivation and qualifications.
- Why Now (500 words): Justification for immediate project initiation.
Key Dates
Application Deadline for 2027 Cohort: June 1, 2026.
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Selection Notes
Applications are reviewed to identify exceptional systems-level projects. Selected candidates are contacted within 2–3 weeks for further discussion. The process ensures each Fellow’s vision is understood and matched with the support necessary for success. Submission does not guarantee placement, but eligible projects are prioritized for mentorship, funding, and network access.