Mozilla Foundation Fellowships 2027–2028: Up to $125,000 in Funding for Technology Innovators

The Mozilla Foundation Fellowships 2027–2028 offer an exceptional opportunity for technology innovators, developers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers working to build a more open, trustworthy, and human-centred technology future.

Mozilla Foundation will select 10 Fellows for a 12-month fellowship beginning June 2027. The programme supports individuals developing innovative technology solutions that challenge existing systems, strengthen digital rights, promote public benefit, and ensure that technology serves communities rather than only powerful institutions.

The fellowship is open to individuals from different professional backgrounds and countries, provided they meet the programme’s funding and legal eligibility requirements. Applicants do not need to work for a nonprofit organization, but their proposed projects must have a clear charitable purpose and create meaningful public benefit.

Fellowship Benefits

Selected fellows will receive substantial financial and professional support.

Track I: Embedded Fellows

• Total funding of US$100,000.
• US$75,000 personal stipend.
• US$25,000 project budget.
• Collaboration with an international civil society host organization.
• Mentorship and opportunities to work with communities.

Track II: Independent Fellows

• Total funding of US$125,000.
• US$100,000 personal stipend.
• US$25,000 project budget.
• Freedom to develop an independent technology project.
• Access to Mozilla’s global network of innovators and technology leaders.

Additional benefits include:

• Participation in a global network of more than 200 former Mozilla Fellows.
• Opportunities to collaborate with researchers, developers, policymakers, and technology advocates.
• Professional visibility and opportunities to present work.
• Mentorship, peer learning, and strategic guidance.
• Opportunities to develop open-source tools, research, and public-interest technology.

Fellowship Tracks and Focus Areas

The 2027–2028 fellowship has two tracks.

1. Embedded Fellows

Embedded Fellows collaborate with selected civil society organizations to develop technology projects that address community needs.

The five host organizations for this cohort are:

• BASAibu – Indonesia
• Fundación Kamanau – Chile
• LAS Art Foundation – Germany
• Quantum Village – United States
• Slum & Rural Health Initiative – Nigeria

2. Independent Fellows

Independent Fellows develop their own ambitious projects within one of Mozilla’s priority areas:

• Neurotechnology, biotechnology, and physical AI.
• Computing infrastructure, energy, quantum technology, and extreme environments.
• Artificial intelligence that creates positive social outcomes.
• Business models for the agentic web.
• Shared cybersecurity and audit infrastructure for small organizations.
• Sovereign AI and public digital infrastructure.
• Creative advocacy.
• Wildcard projects addressing emerging technology challenges.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Apply as an individual rather than as a team.
• Demonstrate strong professional experience and evidence of building or developing innovative work.
• Have a project that advances Mozilla Foundation’s charitable mission and creates meaningful public benefit.
• Demonstrate technical expertise and the ability to execute the proposed project.
• Be legally eligible to receive grant funding from a US-based 501(c)(3) organization.
• Be available to participate in the 12-month fellowship beginning June 1, 2027.
• Submit the application in English.

Applicants should demonstrate their work through publicly accessible evidence wherever possible, such as a website, GitHub repository, prototype, research paper, dataset, or project demonstration.

Important: The fellowship does not have a single universal nationality requirement. However, Mozilla must be legally able to provide funding to the selected applicant based on their location and legal circumstances. The application form may screen out applicants whose locations cannot currently receive funding. Applicants should verify their eligibility directly through the official application form.

Application Timeline

• December 17, 2026: Letter of Intent deadline.
• February 16, 2027: Shortlisted applicants invited to submit full applications.
• March 12, 2027: Full application deadline.
• April 30, 2027: Final applicants notified.
• June 1, 2027: Fellowship begins.
• Duration: 12 months.

Required Application Materials

Applicants should prepare:

• Professional background and experience details.
• CV or résumé.
• GitHub profile, portfolio, website, or project demonstration.
• Description of the proposed project and its public benefit.
• Project milestones and expected deliverables.
• Technical expertise and relevant previous work.
• Motivation statement and professional goals.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Mozilla Foundation Fellowships 2027–2028 page.
2. Read the official Call for Proposals (RFP) and application guidelines.
3. Decide whether to apply for the Embedded or Independent Fellowship track.
4. Identify your relevant project and demonstrate its potential public benefit.
5. Prepare your professional profile, technical evidence, and project milestones.
6. Complete the online Letter of Intent application form.
7. Submit your application before December 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.