TED Fellows Program

Since the TED Fellows program started more than a decade ago, it has supported and amplified the work of more than 500 founders of the future, who are advancing humanity through visionary action and impact. Apply today! The deadline is June 30, 2022 at 11:59pm UTC.

There are an idealistic few who understand that the future doesn’t just happen. That, for better or for worse, it’s made. They are optimists and activists, artists and inventors, dreamers and doers. Does this sound like you? If so, you should apply to be a TED Fellow.

The TED Fellows program is thrilled to announce the 2022 cohort of TED Fellows, whose work spans five continents and represents 14 countries -- including, for the first time, Angola, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. Each TED Fellow was selected for their remarkable achievements, the potential impact of their work and their commitment to community building.

What shapes the future? That’s the question at the heart of “Shape Your Future” -- a groundbreaking selection of new talks from the TED Fellows. These talks are snapshots of influential, new ideas from leading voices in medicine, human rights, conservation, astrophysics, education and beyond. Dive in to discover what (and who) is shaping your future.