FoodHaus Fellowship for Action 2026–2027: Nine-Month Food Systems Leadership Programme
Applications remain open for the second cohort of the FoodHaus Fellowship for Action 2026–2027, a nine-month learning programme designed to help participants contribute to a more regenerative, equitable, and sustainable food future.
Overview
The FoodHaus Fellowship for Action is a nine-month learning programme designed for individuals looking to contribute to a regenerative, equitable, and sustainable food future. The fellowship supports participants in moving from an initial idea or question toward a concrete food-systems project or intervention. It combines systems thinking, leadership development, personal reflection, practical experimentation, peer learning, and individual coaching. The programme runs from 12 October 2026 to the end of August 2027, featuring two intensive in-person immersion weeks at Gut Rheinau in Switzerland alongside online learning and coaching.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be aged 21 or older.
- Must have a demonstrated interest in food-related challenges and creating change.
- Some working experience is expected, although applicants may come from any educational or professional background.
- Participants must be comfortable communicating in English, documenting work, and using online platforms.
- Must have reliable internet access and availability for both intensive weeks in Switzerland.
Benefits
- Leadership Development: Strengthen collaborative leadership skills and the ability to act in complex environments.
- Food Systems Understanding: Learn to examine food systems from multiple perspectives and identify relationships among stakeholders, policies, and ecosystems.
- Project Development: Receive guidance in designing and testing a food-related initiative.
- International Community: Build relationships with participants from different sectors, cultures, and regions.
- Personal Growth: Strengthen self-awareness, resilience, and confidence through inner development.
- Coaching and Mentoring: Access individual coaching and continuing support from programme facilitators.
- Immersive Learning: Experience two residential weeks in a biodynamic farm setting in Switzerland.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the official application form and be prepared to upload a one-page CV in PDF format, a personal story, and a voice note or video. Note that all scholarships have already been allocated, so FoodHaus is currently accepting paid applications only.
To submit your application, please visit the official Application Portal.
Deadline
The final application deadline is 31 August 2026. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and may close earlier if the cohort becomes full.