Mozilla Foundation Fellowships 2027/28 | Call for Applications
Applications are open for the Mozilla Foundation Fellowships 2027-2028. Mozilla will award 10 fellowships to builders working on bold, ambitious technology. The programme backs ideas that others are too cautious to fund. Fellows build tools and alternatives that put control back in people’s hands.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: Mozilla Foundation
- Funding: $100,000 (Track I) or $125,000 (Track II), including stipend and project budget
- Awards: Ten fellows
- Duration: 12 months, starting June 1, 2027
- Eligibility: Builders worldwide whose work serves a charitable purpose
- Application Deadline: Letter of Intent due December 17, 2026, 11:59 PM Pacific
Focus Areas
- Emerging technology with public benefit
- Tools and platforms that prove alternative models
- Community control over technology
- Open, trustworthy, people-centred digital futures
About the Fellowship
Mozilla looks for extraordinary individuals working at the edges of human imagination. Fellows are builders first, and they question who technology should serve. The fellowship has two tracks for different career stages. Both aim to develop technology leaders for a better future.
What Fellows Receive
Track I, Embedded Fellows, receive $100,000. This splits into a $75,000 stipend and a $25,000 project budget. They work with a civil society host that provides mentorship. Track II, Independent Fellows, receive $125,000. This splits into a $100,000 stipend and a $25,000 project budget. They pursue their own ambitious idea.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be legally able to receive grant funds from Mozilla Foundation. Their work must have a charitable purpose. It need not focus on non-profits. Builders from all sectors are welcome. Applications must be in English, and translation tools are allowed.
Required Materials
Applicants first submit a Letter of Intent describing their project, beneficiaries, and expected impact. Reviewers assess these letters first. Only a small number of applicants are invited to submit a full application in early 2027.
How to Apply
Submit your Letter of Intent before December 17, 2026, 11:59 PM Pacific.
Click Here to Apply
Conclusion
This fellowship offers substantial funding for bold technology projects worldwide. It is highly selective, with ten awards and a multi-stage process. Invitations to apply in full go out on February 16, 2027. Confirm all details through Mozilla’s official page.
