Futurekind Spring Fellowship 2026 – Applications Now Open

• AI News Team
• March 16, 2026

​We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the Futurekind Fellowship – a 12-week program at the intersection of AI and animal protection, hosted by Electric Sheep.Program dates: April 12 – July 2026 (tentative) Application deadline: March 25, 2026 What is the Futurekind Fellowship?This fellowship is designed for people who want to explore how AI can be applied to some of the most neglected areas in animal protection – and potentially build or research something with real-world impact.Program StructureImmersion Phase Explore how AI intersects with animal welfare across domains including factory farming, animal communication, policy, and AI-powered advocacy tools.Specialisation Tracks Choose the track that fits your background and goals:Builder — for those who want to develop technical tools or productsResearch — for those interested in investigating questions at this intersectionCareer — for those exploring how to orient their career toward this spaceProject Sprint Develop a project with mentorship support. High-impact projects have potential for follow-on funding.Time Commitment~4–5 hours per week:2-hour weekly discussions2–3 hours of readings and exercisesElective guest lecturesApply nowInterested in shaping the curriculum and earning paid facilitation experience? Apply as a paid facilitatorQuestions? Feel free to comment below or reach out to us at hello@electricsheep.is .Discuss ​Read More