Grant opportunity
Rithm Fellowship 2026-2027
The Rithm Project is recruiting five youth fellows for a September 2026 to May 2027 cohort focused on human connection in the age of artificial intelligence.
- Funder
- The Rithm Project
- Applications close 15 July 2026
- Applications close 15 July 2026: Jul 15, 2026
- Award
- USD 2,000 stipend, fellowship programming, cohort meetings and potential domestic travel opportunities
- Applicant
- Young people aged 18 to 22 at the start of the fellowship who are eligible to work in the United States and able to travel independently within the United States; college enrollment is not required.
- Discipline
- Technology, Data and Innovation
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jul 10, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Rithm Fellowship is a paid youth fellowship for young people who want to help shape public conversation, research and practical tools around human connection and artificial intelligence.
Who can apply
Applicants must be 18 to 22 at the start of the fellowship, eligible to work in the United States, and able to travel independently within the United States. The call states that college enrollment is not required and that prior AI policy experience is not a requirement.
What it supports
- September 2026 to May 2027 fellowship term
- Approximately 7 to 10 hours per month
- Monthly fellowship meetings and Rithm research and development work
- Kickoff in Denver, Colorado from 16 to 18 October 2026 and Human Connection and AI Summit in Denver from 10 to 13 May 2027
Funding and duration
- Fellows receive a USD 2,000 stipend and may have opportunities to travel domestically to represent The Rithm Project at events.
Applications close 15 July 2026
Applications close 15 July 2026: Jul 15, 2026
How to apply
Submit the online application through the official Rithm Fellow page by 15 July 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Rithm Project is recruiting its 2026-2027 cohort of Rithm Fellows. The fellowship is designed for young people with something meaningful to say about human connection and AI, strong storytelling potential, curiosity, and a willingness to grow in public speaking, writing and facilitation. Fellows co-lead monthly cohort meetings, contribute to research and development work, and help bring Rithm's ideas and tools to new audiences.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 18 to 22 at the start of the fellowship, eligible to work in the United States, and able to travel independently within the United States. The call states that college enrollment is not required and that prior AI policy experience is not a requirement.
Funding and benefits
Fellows receive a USD 2,000 stipend and may have opportunities to travel domestically to represent The Rithm Project at events.
Themes and supported activities
September 2026 to May 2027 fellowship term
Approximately 7 to 10 hours per month
Monthly fellowship meetings and Rithm research and development work
Kickoff in Denver, Colorado from 16 to 18 October 2026 and Human Connection and AI Summit in Denver from 10 to 13 May 2027
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 15 July 2026: Applications close 15 July 2026: Jul 15, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Submit the online application through the official Rithm Fellow page by 15 July 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.