Olympic Refuge Foundation Lived Experience Fellowship 2026–2027: Remote International Programme with Up to US$730 Monthly Stipend
Applications are open for the Olympic Refuge Foundation Lived Experience Fellowship Programme 2026–2027, offering a remote, part-time opportunity for adults with personal experience of displacement to shape sports-related research, policy, and advocacy.
Overview
The Olympic Refuge Foundation Lived Experience Fellowship Programme 2026–2027 is a part-time, remote initiative designed to ensure that individuals affected by forced migration directly influence research, policy, advocacy, and practical solutions regarding sport and displacement. Selected fellows collaborate with the Olympic Refuge Foundation Think Tank as knowledge partners, bringing their lived expertise into framing, producing, and communicating institutional work. The programme is administered by the Care and Protection of Children (CPC) Learning Network at Columbia University and runs from September 2026 to August 2027.
Benefits
- A monthly stipend ranging from US$150 to US$730, determined by the World Bank income classification of the fellow’s country of residence.
- Dedicated mentorship from both the Olympic Refuge Foundation Think Tank and the CPC Learning Network.
- Professional development, peer learning, and networking connections across various sectors.
- Flexible, remote working arrangements of approximately 10 to 20 hours per week from your country of residence.
Eligibility
- Must have personal lived or living experience of displacement, such as forced migration, refugeehood, asylum seeking, statelessness, or internal displacement.
- Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
- Must demonstrate a strong interest in how sport, physical activity, or movement supports people affected by crisis.
- Formal academic degrees, postgraduate qualifications, or published research are not required; relevant expertise gained through community leadership, advocacy, creative practice, or informal learning is welcomed.
- Sufficient English proficiency to complete administrative processes and participate in fellowship activities.
How to Apply
Applicants must prepare and submit the required materials through the official online application portal before the deadline. Your application should reflect your genuine experiences, personal communication style, and clear reasons for applying.
- Prepare a short resume, CV, or summary of relevant experience (maximum two pages).
- Complete a statement of interest via a written response (up to 500 words) or an audio/video response (up to three minutes).
- Submit one relevant work sample if available (writing, research, advocacy materials, creative work, etc.).
- Provide contact information for two non-related referees.
- Disclose any use of artificial intelligence for language or grammar assistance.
- Submit your application via the official online application form.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by midnight Eastern Time on 19 August 2026.