Frequently Asked Questions
I’m based outside the UK. Can I still apply?
Yes! You’re welcome to apply, even if you plan to work remotely for the entire Fellowship.
Can I apply for multiple projects?
Yes! You can apply to multiple projects, though this may require answering several extended questions. We recommend limiting applications to 2-3 projects.
What are the most common mistakes in applications?
Common pitfalls include:
- Misunderstanding the project scope or the 30-minute project question
- Focusing on personal academic/professional interests instead of the advertised project
- Submitting a purely LLM-generated response
- Excessive spelling/punctuation errors (a few typos are fine, but strong writing skills matter)
Is the Fellowship paid?
Fellowship participants are typically unpaid. However, if financial constraints would prevent you from applying, let us know in your application—we have limited funding available, and we’d prefer to see you apply and participate than miss out for this reason. Some project leads (or their institutions) may also provide funding for FIG Fellows, and this will be clarified in each project description.
I can’t apply right now, but will there be projects available in future?
Yes! We’ll run a FIG Fellowship in Spring 2025, and again later this year.
What happens after the Fellowship?
It depends on you, the project, and the project lead. Many collaborations will continue beyond the 12-week period until the project is complete, and you can discuss this with your project lead. Toward the end of the Fellowship, we’ll evaluate projects and may offer limited funding to extend particularly high-impact work.
How can I get in touch?
Email us at info@futureimpact.group