SDIT Fellowships are for people ready to think seriously,
contribute meaningfully, and grow into something they can't quite name yet.
A Fellowship at SDIT isn't a degree, a bootcamp, or a credential. It's an invitation to work — on real questions, real projects, and the real work of figuring out what it means to think and build well in the age of AI.
We're in our earliest days. That means Fellows shape the institution as much as the institution shapes them. If you want to help build something from the ground up, this is that opportunity.
Open curriculum, yours to use
Access everything SDIT builds — philosophy, systems thinking, AI ethics, technical fluency — as it's developed and released.
Work alongside a real cohort
Fellows are people from different disciplines who take ideas seriously. You'll work with them, argue with them, and build with them.
Contribute to something that outlasts you
The work Fellows do becomes part of SDIT's open record — curriculum, research, projects — available to everyone who comes after.
Financial support for those who need it
We're committed to keeping Fellowships open regardless of financial circumstance. If support is a factor, tell us — it won't work against you.
We don't use automated scoring or keyword filters. Every application is read by a person. Write honestly — we're looking for genuine curiosity and real commitment, not a polished résumé.
Who are you?
Your background — personally, professionally, intellectually. Don't summarize a résumé. Tell us something true.
Why SDIT?
What draws you here? What are you looking for that you haven't found elsewhere?
What do you want to build, explore, or contribute?
Be specific. A project, a question, an idea you keep returning to. This is the most important part.
Portfolio or work sample (optional)
A personal site, GitHub profile, published writing — anything that shows your work.
We read every application personally. You'll hear from us within 2–3 weeks.
Every application is reviewed by a person on our team — not an algorithm. We read what you wrote, not just whether you wrote it.
If we think there's something here, we'll reach out to set up a conversation. It's not an interview — it's a chance to actually talk.
We'll let you know. If it's a yes, we'll work out what your Fellowship looks like. If not this cohort, we'll tell you why and what might change.