FASPE Design and Technology Leaders Fellowship – 2026
1. Overview
The FASPE Design and Technology Leaders Fellowship 2026 is an international ethics and leadership program created for graduates and early-career professionals from fields like design, technology, architecture, planning, and engineering. The fellowship focuses on developing strong ethical decision-making skills, leadership abilities, and an understanding of professional responsibility. Through workshops, mentorship, and experiential learning, participants explore how design and technology influence society and how future leaders can use these fields to create responsible, meaningful impact.
2. Purpose of the Fellowship
The fellowship aims to:
(i) Help new graduates and early-career professionals build ethical decision-making abilities
(ii) Develop leadership qualities suitable for the modern professional world
(iii) Provide exposure to the responsibilities of leaders working in technology, design, urban development, and related fields
It focuses on helping fellows understand how values and ethics shape the future of their professions.
3. Scope of the Fellowship
The program offers two major types of support:
(i) Academic & Professional Knowledge Development
(ii) Ethical & Leadership Skill Development
Fellows will learn to:
(i) Analyse ethical dilemmas
(ii) Understand leadership challenges in real-world situations
(iii) Apply responsible decision-making in their chosen fields
4. Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should be:
(i) Graduates, or
(ii) Students who will complete their degree by December 2026
The program invites applications from a wide range of fields:
(i) Design
(ii) Computer Science
(iii) Technology
(iv) Urban Planning
(v) Architecture
(vi) Product Design
(vii) Environmental Studies
(viii) Geography
(ix) Management
(x) Arts
(xi) Civil Engineering
(xii) Social Sciences
Any field related to technology, innovation, or human-centred design
5. Skills & Qualities Expected in Applicants
(i) FASPE looks for candidates who have:
(ii) Interest in ethical issues in professional practices
(iii) Leadership potential
(iv) A desire to contribute to social impact
(v) Curiosity about the connection between design/technology and society
(vi) The ability to reflect, discuss, and engage in problem-solving
6. Key Benefits of the Fellowship
(i) Selected applicants will receive:
(ii) Leadership training from global experts
(iii) Ethics-based workshops
(iv) Professional mentorship
(v) Hands-on experience in innovative projects
(vi) Opportunities to interact with international scholars
(vii) Insightful discussions on professional responsibility
(viii) A global platform to enhance career development
The fellowship also offers in-depth exposure to how design and technology influence social behaviour and public systems.
7. Program Structure
The fellowship includes:
(i) Classes and interactive learning sessions
(ii) Case studies related to real-world ethical failures
(iii) Group discussions
(iv) Field-based experiential activities
(v) Collaborative projects
(vi) Mentorship and feedback sessions
Fellows will explore how technological choices impact society, policy, and culture.
8. Duration & Timeline
(i) The fellowship will run for a specific duration in 2026 (exact schedule provided to selected candidates).
(ii) The last day (deadline) to apply for FASPE Fellowship 2026 is January 5, 2026
9. How to Apply
(i) Applicants can submit their forms through the official application portal: faspez.submittable.com/submit
(ii) All required documents and personal details must be uploaded through the portal only.
10. Additional Notes
(i) Applications must be completed before the final deadline.
(ii) Only students who match all eligibility criteria should apply.
(iii) Selected candidates will be notified through the official communication channel.