The TED Fellows program is designed to bring together young world-changers and trailblazers who have shown unusual accomplishment and exceptional courage. The program targets individuals from the Asia/Pacific region, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Middle East, though anyone from anywhere in the world, age 18 and over, is welcome to apply. Next: Get the story behind the program »
Fifty Fellows will be recruited each year. Of those Fellows, 20 will be selected for the extended, three-year Senior Fellows program. Read more about how it works »
Fellows
Benefits to Fellows
- Attendance to one TED or TEDGlobal Conference with all expenses paid (conference, travel, room and board)
- Participation in Fellows pre-conference activities
- Private social networking on TED.com
- Potential to speak on the TED Fellows or TED University stage
- Potential to have that talk posted on TED.com
Responsibilities of Fellows
- Full attendance and participation at the Conference
- Submission of a post-conference report
- Regular posting on the TED Fellows Blog
Senior Fellows
Additional benefits to Senior Fellows
- Attendance to five additional TED and TEDGlobal Conferences with all expenses paid (travel, room and board)
- Participation in five additional Senior Fellows-centered pre-conference activities
- Potential to deliver a full-length talk on the main stage
- Potential to have that TEDTalk posted online
Additional responsibilities of Senior Fellows
- Full attendance and participation at five additional TED or TEDGlobal Conferences over three years
- Submission of a post-conference report after each conference
- Regular posting on the TED Fellows Blog
- Hosting annual TEDTalks viewing parties for 50-100 people
- Giving a talk on the TED Fellows, TED University or main TED stage
