The Mozilla Foundation is seeking exceptional innovators working on early-stage, unconventional or ambitious technological ideas that may struggle to attract funding through traditional channels.

The 2027–2028 fellowship programme will focus on eight thematic areas: neurotechnology, biotechnology and physical artificial intelligence (AI); advanced infrastructure covering computing, energy, quantum technology and extreme environments; raising p(bloom); business models for a post-agentic web; shared security and audit infrastructure for small organisations; sovereign AI, public infrastructure and maintenance; creative advocacy; and wildcard proposals.

The creative advocacy category will accommodate one Fellow.

Fellowship tracks and benefits

The programme offers two participation pathways: Track I, known as Embedded Fellows, and Track II, known as Independent Fellows.

Both tracks are designed for technology innovators at different stages of their careers, with a shared objective of developing Fellows into technology leaders capable of contributing to a better technological future.

Selected participants will receive funding of up to $125,000, a 12-month fellowship period and access to a global professional network comprising more than 200 previous Fellows.

Application process and deadlines

The selection process will involve multiple stages, beginning with the Letter of Intent (LOI). This stage will serve as the primary basis for reviewing applications, with only a limited number of shortlisted candidates progressing to the full application stage in early 2027.

The application timeline includes the following key dates:

• Letter of Intent deadline: December 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (UTC-8).
• Invitation to submit full applications: February 16, 2027.
• Full application deadline: March 12, 2027, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (UTC-8).
• Notification of final applicants: April 30, 2027.

The fellowship is scheduled to commence on June 1, 2027, and will run for 12 months.

Interested applicants can find further information about the eligibility requirements, fellowship tracks and application procedures through the official Mozilla Foundation website.

Application portal: https://www.mozillafoundation.org/en/what-we-do/grantmaking/fellowship/2027-call-for-applications/