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Dalai Lama Fellowship 2026
Dalai Lama Fellows
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Dalai Lama Fellows (DLF) is a global community of social innovators and organizers who are committed to making the world a better place for all through leadership that is wise, caring, and sustainable.
Why us?
The opportunity:
Opportunity type:
Training and Leadership Program
Commitment:
Part Time
Experience level:
🚀 Growing (2 - 5 yrs)
Location:
Global
Remuneration:
Closing date:
November 12, 2025
Why you might love this opp:
We are seeking 15-20 changemakers from around the world for the 2026 Dalai Lama Fellows program. DLF embraces a “Head, Heart, and Hands” leadership model that holds self-awareness, emotional intelligence, compassion, and resilience as necessary skills for responding to the complex challenges of the 21st Century. DLF is unique in primarily supporting the well-being of changemakers themselves and the kinds of social, emotional, and intercultural skills necessary for their work to have a truly transformative impact. We aim to help Fellows genuinely flourish in their work and see their own transformation ripple out to their teams, communities, and systems in which they are embedded.
Key criteria:
In order to fulfill the minimum requirements, through the application a candidate must demonstrate:
Age requirements: 20-36 years old as of April 1, 2026
Fluency in written and spoken English
Current engagement with or well-articulated plans for a social change project and sustained engagement with the project throughout the fellowship year (NOTE: due to the difficulty of launching a social innovation project from scratch, we give preference to applicants who have ongoing projects, but each year we have selected Fellows who have a concrete vision for a project and plans to launch during the fellowship year, given they have the adequate expertise, resources, and community connections at the time of applying)
In-depth knowledge of the community and the issue that the project is seeking to address, preferably with at least one year of previous experience working with the community
Interest in learning and engaging in contemplative practices throughout the year
Commitment to participating in all dimensions of the program, including online learning platform, 1-on-1 coaching calls, group learning calls, etc. (We estimate full participation in the fellowship requires about 12 hours per month, not including Fellows’ work on their projects)
Attendance at the Contemplative Leadership Assembly in May 2026 (DLF will cover all costs for travel, lodging, and meals for the Assembly)
Age requirements: 20-36 years old as of April 1, 2026
Fluency in written and spoken English
Current engagement with or well-articulated plans for a social change project and sustained engagement with the project throughout the fellowship year (NOTE: due to the difficulty of launching a social innovation project from scratch, we give preference to applicants who have ongoing projects, but each year we have selected Fellows who have a concrete vision for a project and plans to launch during the fellowship year, given they have the adequate expertise, resources, and community connections at the time of applying)
In-depth knowledge of the community and the issue that the project is seeking to address, preferably with at least one year of previous experience working with the community
Interest in learning and engaging in contemplative practices throughout the year
Commitment to participating in all dimensions of the program, including online learning platform, 1-on-1 coaching calls, group learning calls, etc. (We estimate full participation in the fellowship requires about 12 hours per month, not including Fellows’ work on their projects)
Attendance at the Contemplative Leadership Assembly in May 2026 (DLF will cover all costs for travel, lodging, and meals for the Assembly)
How to apply:
Follow the link for more info and please cite Ripple Opportunities in your application.
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Oh look! A legend is here reading some fine print! At Ripple our mission is to democratise access to purpose-driven opportunities. As a small team that curates hundreds of opportunities each week we do our best to share all the key information and juicy details. We often link out to the original listing and can't guarantee all details are included on our page, or the full accuracy as application windows and role descriptions may be changed by companies with short notice. If you're unsure of any details or closing dates, it's best to reach out to the organisation directly.