Every year the TED Fellows program opens applications to find a new class of extraordinary thinkers and doers. Though we target innovators aged 21 to 40, we encourage anyone over 18 years old to apply.

How to apply
The TED2018 Fellowship application is now open. Closing date: September 10, 2017, 11:59pm UTC.

Application cycle dates
We only accept applications for the TED Fellowship between the opening and closing dates of the application cycle.

TED2018 application cycle
Opening date: July 18, 2017
Closing date: September 10, 2017 (11:59pm UTC)

Who should apply
We look for different applicants than many other leadership-oriented programs. Instead of business people, professionals, policy wonks and government officials, the TED Fellows program focuses on doers, makers, inventors, advocates, filmmakers and photographers, musicians and artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, NGO heads, and human rights activists.