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TED Fellows Program

The TED Fellows program provides transformational support to an international community of 436 visionaries who collaborate across disciplines to create positive change around the world. More about the TED Fellows program

Apply to be a TED2018 Fellow

TED is looking for early career, visionary thinkers from around the world to join the Fellows program at the upcoming TED2018 conference in Vancouver. The TED Fellows program recognizes extraordinary individuals at work on world-changing ideas, offering them tools to amplify the power of their vision.

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How can the TED Fellows program change your life?

TED Fellows reflect on the impact the program has had on their lives, and give some advice on who should apply.

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Read about the latest groundbreaking Fellows' projects on our Medium channel – featuring in depth interviews, fresh op-eds, stunning galleries and more.

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We are looking for the next generation of innovators who have demonstrated remarkable accomplishment and potential to positively affect the world. Learn how you can join this group of extraordinary thinkers and doers.

Meet the Fellows

Get to know our global network of innovators and trailblazers and learn more about their remarkable work.

About the Fellows program

Learn how the TED Fellows program supports and connects global visionaries who have shown outstanding accomplishment and exceptional courage.

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Watch Talks by TED Fellows

Damon Davis

Courage is contagious

Aug 2017

Kristen Marhaver

Why I still have hope for coral reefs

Jul 2017

Jimmy Lin

A simple new blood test that can catch cancer early

Jul 2017

Manu Prakash

Lifesaving scientific tools made of paper

Jul 2017

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New phone booths in Times Square explore the immigrant experience

Illustration: Vivian ShihWith his new installation Once Upon A Place, Afghan-American artist Aman Mojadidi has rewired retired city phone booths to play oral histories from New ...

Meet Majala Mlagui, the Kenyan gemologist fighting for miners’ rights

The gemologist and entrepreneur is empowering artisanal and small-scale gemstone miners throughout East Africa.You could say gemstones are in Majala Mlagui’s blood. Born and rai...

Meet Boniface Mwangi, the Kenyan activist turned politician

He got his start as a critic of the Kenyan government. Now he’s running for office himself.Over the last decade, photojournalist and activist Boniface Mwangi has been a fierce c...

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