Collective Mind Collaboration Fellows: Global Fellowship Opportunity for Experienced Practitioners(2026-27)
The Collective Mind Collaboration Fellows programme is inviting experienced practitioners from around the world to join a new co-creation initiative focused on strengthening collaboration. The fellowship is designed for people working in or alongside networks, coalitions, alliances, partnerships, and other collaborative organisations.
The programme provides Fellows with an opportunity to contribute their practical knowledge to the development of an innovative collaboration tool while also building their professional profile and connecting with a wider community of practitioners.
About the Collective Mind Collaboration Fellows Programme
Collaboration is increasingly important for organisations working to address complex social, economic, environmental, and development challenges. Networks, partnerships, coalitions, and alliances allow different organisations and individuals to share knowledge, resources, expertise, and approaches.
The Collective Mind Collaboration Fellows programme aims to bring experienced practitioners into a co-creation process where their experience can help shape a new collaboration tool.
Rather than being limited to one country or region, the programme welcomes practitioners from anywhere in the world. This creates an opportunity for people with different professional backgrounds and experiences to contribute perspectives from their own collaborative work.
What Will Collaboration Fellows Do?
Selected Fellows will participate in the development of the new collaboration tool through a co-creation process.
Fellows are expected to make at least two contributions to the process. These contributions will allow participants to share their experience, perspectives, ideas, and practical knowledge.
The programme can also help Fellows build their professional profile and community. By participating in the initiative, practitioners can connect with others who have experience working through collaborative structures and contribute to a project focused on improving how collaboration works.
The fellowship may therefore be particularly relevant to professionals interested in partnership development, community engagement, networks, systems change, social impact, organisational development, and collective action.
Who Can Apply?
The Collaboration Fellows opportunity is intended for experienced practitioners who are working in or alongside collaborative structures.
Applicants may have experience with:
- Networks
- Coalitions
- Alliances
- Partnerships
- Collaborative organisations
- Other similar forms of collective working
The programme is open to practitioners from anywhere in the world, meaning applicants can participate regardless of their country, provided they meet the programme’s expectations.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate practical experience working within collaborative environments and should have an interest in contributing meaningfully to the co-creation process.
Fellowship Commitment
An important requirement is the ability and willingness to participate in the fellowship commitments.
Applicants are specifically asked to confirm whether they are able and willing to make at least two contributions to the co-creation process.
Potential applicants should therefore consider their availability and professional commitments before applying. The fellowship is intended to involve active participation rather than simply being a passive membership opportunity.
Why Apply?
The Collective Mind Collaboration Fellows programme offers several potential benefits for experienced practitioners.
One major benefit is the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of a new collaboration tool. Participants can bring lessons from their own experience and help ensure that the resulting tool reflects the realities of people and organisations working collaboratively.
The fellowship also provides an opportunity to build professional visibility and expand a community of peers. Connecting with practitioners from different countries and sectors can support knowledge exchange and introduce participants to new approaches to collaboration.
For professionals working in social impact, development, civil society, partnerships, community building, or organisational change, participation may also provide an opportunity to strengthen their professional networks.
How to Apply
Interested practitioners are required to complete the online Collaboration Fellows application form.
Applicants will be asked to provide their full name, city and country, role and organisation, where applicable, as well as explain why they are interested in becoming a Collective Mind Collaboration Fellow.
Applicants must also briefly describe their experience working in collaborative structures such as networks, coalitions, alliances, partnerships, or similar organisations.
The application asks candidates to confirm whether they can meet the fellowship commitments. Applicants can also choose whether they would like to be added to the programme’s newsletter list and have an opportunity to provide any additional information or questions.
Applications will be reviewed within 10 business days, and applicants will receive a decision by email.
Application Details
Programme: Collective Mind Collaboration Fellows
Location: Global / International
Eligibility: Experienced practitioners worldwide
Focus: Networks, coalitions, alliances, partnerships and collaboration
Commitment: At least two contributions to the co-creation process
Application: Online
Decision timeline: Within 10 business days of application review
Experienced practitioners who have worked in collaborative structures and want to contribute to the development of a practical collaboration tool may find this fellowship a valuable opportunity. It combines professional participation, knowledge sharing, co-creation, and community building while giving participants a chance to contribute their experience to an innovative initiative.
Interested applicants should review the programme information and complete the online application form.
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