Fellowships with Open Applications
15 fellowships are currently accepting applications — either with an open round or on a rolling basis. Deadlines and statuses come from our 2026 fellowship guide and are re-verified regularly. Apply before the window closes.
| Fellowship | Funding | Duration | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiel | $200,000 over 2 years | 2 years | Rolling — applications accepted year-round | Rolling |
| On Deck | Community & network (no direct funding) | 10 weeks + ongoing community | ODF28 cohort kicks off Q3 2026 | Open |
| Z Fellows | $10,000 at $1B valuation cap | 2 weeks (intensive) + ongoing support | Multiple cohorts per year | Rolling |
| Soma | $100K (up to $1M) | Cohort-based (ongoing support) | Continuous intake into periodic batches | Rolling |
| Bagel | $100 – $500 microgrant | One-time grant | Rolling | Rolling |
| Hertz | $250,000+ over 5 years | Up to 5 years of PhD study | Late October 2026 | Open |
| Activate | $100,000+ research funding + lab access | 2 years | Annual (Cohort 2027 applications open September 15, 2026) | Open |
| AAAS STPF | ~$100,000+ per year (stipend varies by placement) | 1 year, renewable for a second year | November 1, 2026 | Open |
| EV | $1K – $50K | Varies by project | Rolling | Rolling |
| 1517 Medici | $1K grants + $50K–$1M investments | One-time grant; investments vary | Rolling | Rolling |
| Gates Cambridge | Full cost of study at University of Cambridge | 1–4 years (depending on degree) | October 2026 (US round) / December 2026-January 2027 (international, by course) | Open |
| Churchill | Full funding at University of Cambridge | 1 year (Master's) | November 2, 2026 | Open |
| Soros Fellowships | Up to $90,000 over 2 years | 2 years | October 29, 2026 | Open |
| Speedrun Alpha | $20,000 grant (equity-free) + up to $250K investment eligibility | 2 months (in-person in San Francisco) | Cohort 2 deadline not yet announced (Cohort 1 closed March 6, 2026) | Open |
| Nieman Fellowship | Stipend + full Harvard access (housing allowance available) | 1 academic year (September–May) | December 1, 2026 (international) / January 31, 2027 (U.S.) | Open |