FAQ
Here’s a quick list of common questions. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have additional questions.
Q. My project has a cofounder. Can we make a joint application for the Mira Fellowship?
A. Great question! We encourage you to either choose one of the two of you to apply, or for you to each apply separately. The fellowship is definitely designed for individuals, although it is not uncommon for someone to be working closely with a cofounder or an organization as a fellow.
Q. I'm in another Fellowship Program, can I apply?
A. You can apply for the Mira Fellowship while currently in another program, however we highly recommend not doing another fellowship simultaneously, simply because of time. If you have a unique situation you think you can pull off, definitely reach out to us and we can figure it out together.
Q. Is this a full time residential program?
A. The Mira Fellowship is not a full time residential program. When we gather in person for some of our summits, they are 2-3 days and we provide lodging during those days, but the rest of the year all meetings are virtual.
Q. Is this a paid program?
A.There is a research fund that fellows can access to support their work but it does not cover living expenses or serve as a salary. Many fellows work full or part time jobs while completing the fellowship.
Q. Is the fellowship something that a person working full-time can manage?
A. Yes. Many of our fellows work full-time while participating in the fellowship. Fellows must have a little flexibility in their schedules so they can participate in coaching, cohort calls, and summits. Most are juggling work and the fellowship.
Q. What do you mean by mid-career? Is there an age requirement?
A. There is not an age requirement but the fellowship is a mid-career program, we believe that people reach mid-career at different chronological ages so the definition is more experience-based vs. age-based. We want our fellows to have enough experience that they are addressing a problem they truly understand and want to make their life’s work
Q. Is the fellowship limited to a certain country or geography?
A. No. The Mira Fellowship is a global opportunity, we welcome applications from anywhere in the world.