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Fellowships host organization FAQ

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Feb. 27, 2020

A completed application submitted using Mozilla’s Fluxx portal is required of all Host Organizations applying to host fellows in the Mozilla Fellowship program. The deadline to apply is February 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm PT.

All successful submissions chosen for the next round will receive a request for follow-up correspondence and an invitation to interview from Mozilla in April 2020. We will respond to all submitted applications via email. Final decisions on selected host organizations for the next cohort will be announced when the Fellows are chosen in May.

Fellowship Host Org Partner FAQ

Why do we look to partner with host organizations?

Engaging host partners enables Mozilla to build deeper relationships with organizations who share Mozilla’s goal to strengthen civil society amidst a rapidly changing digital sphere. The fellowship relationship gives host organizations and like-minded Fellows access to each other’s insights and experiences toward the pursuit of shared goals and missions. This strengthens the strategic technology capacity and openness of civil society organizations, and provides growth opportunity for Fellows. We understand that effective and responsible technology, tools, and strategies are critical for civil society organizations to not only best execute their mission, but also to protect the sensitive data and communities they serve.

What are the expectations of Fellows embedded with host organizations?

We expect the fellows to be stewards of the movement for public interest technology. As part of that, we expect fellows to:

  • Champion the open internet in collaboration with their fellowship cohort peers
  • Be an active contributor to the culture and mission of the host organization
  • Participate in Mozilla-organized events, such as conferences, learning opportunities, and weekly calls, and community events (MozFest, etc.)
  • Communicate and share openly their work on an ongoing basis (e.g., blog posts)
  • Work on projects that strengthen the technical capacity of civil society
  • Program Timeline: The fellowship year starts in July 2020 and runs through July 2022.

Why is Mozilla most interested in organizations and/or projects focused on increasing the technical capacity of civil society?

The Ford Foundation and Mozilla are partnering to strengthen organizations in the Global South by layering technology strategies into their work. This will help create a ‘third space’ where key civil society organizations and tech-focused individuals address issues at the intersection of technology and society.

Civil society organizations are critical to fight inequality, protect the public,, and partner with the public sector to serve its citizens. In the era of ubiquitous technology, it’s paramount that civil society also work to address societal issues, as they converge with the digital world. Building capacity at the intersection of technology and society will help ensure the relevance and sustainability of these institutions. This program looks to increase the capacity of these key civil society organizations to address these issues.

Mozilla seeks to create this 'third space' as a means of addressing the political element of technology -- that technology as a neutral tool is affected by its creators and their biases. Benefits, harms and side effects come from how systems are designed, what data is selected to train them and what business rules they are given. By partnering key civil society organizations with tech-focused individuals to address specific issues, we can strengthen regional capacity around these issues and shape the impact that technology has on civil society.

Will the Fellow work from our office?

Not necessarily. Many Fellows work remotely or may only visit the office occasionally. When possible, we do try to match Fellows with host organizations in or near where they live to facilitate closer collaboration, but there have been many successful Mozilla Fellows who have been embedded in organizations in different cities or countries. We do not provide relocation support or visas for Fellows to move to be in the same city or country as a host organization.

Do Fellows get paid? Who pays the Fellows?

Fellows will be paid a fixed stipend, plus additional funds for travel for fellowship-related activities, health insurance, and project expenses. The Fellows will be paid directly from Mozilla in the form of a stipend. The Fellow will be neither an employee of the host organization nor of Mozilla. Fellows sign an agreement with Mozilla before they start their fellowships.

What is the relationship of the host organizations to Mozilla and Ford?

We see the fellowship as one of a myriad ways that we engage partners to create a stronger movement together. Mozilla Foundation and Ford Foundation choose to embed Fellows in civil society organizations committed to building strategic approaches to issues at the intersection of technology and society.

What if I have more questions?

You are welcome to reach out to the fellowship team at [email protected].

Application guidelines

Instructions for using Mozilla’s Fluxx Portal

  1. In order to complete your application, you will need to use the link sent to you from Fluxx to set up your password.
    1. Click the link in the automated email from Fluxx and follow the instructions on setting up an account, username and password.
    2. If you are having difficulty with this process, please email [email protected].
  2. Complete the application form and click Submit Request
    1. You will find the Fellowship Host Organization Application in “Drafts” on the Dashboard.
    2. You must answer all bolded questions.
    3. The application does not auto save. You must click “save” in the lower left hand corner of your application.
  3. Once you click Submit Request, you should see that your application has been moved to the “Submitted Requests” section of your Dashboard.
    1. Within 2 business days you will receive a confirmation email that your application has been submitted successfully. If you have not received a confirmation email within two business days please email [email protected].

TIPS FOR USING FLUXX

  • Fluxx is not mobile friendly. Plan to complete your application using a laptop or desktop computer.
  • To save and return to your application, click the Save button at the bottom of your screen.
  • Saved applications can be found in the Drafts section of the portal. To continue working on a saved application, click the Edit button at the top of your screen.
  • Only click the Submit Request button when the page is complete. Once you submit, you will no longer be able to edit the application.
  • Submit ahead of the deadline. We advise you to submit in advance of the deadline in case you have any technical difficulties or questions.
  • Spaces are considered characters in the character count system used in Fluxx.
    NOTE: If you are receiving an error message when attempting to submit your application (or think Fluxx is over counting your characters when you copy and paste answers into the application), try typing your answer directly into the application.

If you need additional assistance using Fluxx, please email [email protected].

Fellowships host organization FAQ

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Feb. 27, 2020

A completed application submitted using Mozilla’s Fluxx portal is required of all Host Organizations applying to host fellows in the Mozilla Fellowship program. The deadline to apply is February 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm PT.

All successful submissions chosen for the next round will receive a request for follow-up correspondence and an invitation to interview from Mozilla in April 2020. We will respond to all submitted applications via email. Final decisions on selected host organizations for the next cohort will be announced when the Fellows are chosen in May.

Fellowship Host Org Partner FAQ

Why do we look to partner with host organizations?

Engaging host partners enables Mozilla to build deeper relationships with organizations who share Mozilla’s goal to strengthen civil society amidst a rapidly changing digital sphere. The fellowship relationship gives host organizations and like-minded Fellows access to each other’s insights and experiences toward the pursuit of shared goals and missions. This strengthens the strategic technology capacity and openness of civil society organizations, and provides growth opportunity for Fellows. We understand that effective and responsible technology, tools, and strategies are critical for civil society organizations to not only best execute their mission, but also to protect the sensitive data and communities they serve.

What are the expectations of Fellows embedded with host organizations?

We expect the fellows to be stewards of the movement for public interest technology. As part of that, we expect fellows to:

  • Champion the open internet in collaboration with their fellowship cohort peers
  • Be an active contributor to the culture and mission of the host organization
  • Participate in Mozilla-organized events, such as conferences, learning opportunities, and weekly calls, and community events (MozFest, etc.)
  • Communicate and share openly their work on an ongoing basis (e.g., blog posts)
  • Work on projects that strengthen the technical capacity of civil society
  • Program Timeline: The fellowship year starts in July 2020 and runs through July 2022.

Why is Mozilla most interested in organizations and/or projects focused on increasing the technical capacity of civil society?

The Ford Foundation and Mozilla are partnering to strengthen organizations in the Global South by layering technology strategies into their work. This will help create a ‘third space’ where key civil society organizations and tech-focused individuals address issues at the intersection of technology and society.

Civil society organizations are critical to fight inequality, protect the public,, and partner with the public sector to serve its citizens. In the era of ubiquitous technology, it’s paramount that civil society also work to address societal issues, as they converge with the digital world. Building capacity at the intersection of technology and society will help ensure the relevance and sustainability of these institutions. This program looks to increase the capacity of these key civil society organizations to address these issues.

Mozilla seeks to create this 'third space' as a means of addressing the political element of technology -- that technology as a neutral tool is affected by its creators and their biases. Benefits, harms and side effects come from how systems are designed, what data is selected to train them and what business rules they are given. By partnering key civil society organizations with tech-focused individuals to address specific issues, we can strengthen regional capacity around these issues and shape the impact that technology has on civil society.

Will the Fellow work from our office?

Not necessarily. Many Fellows work remotely or may only visit the office occasionally. When possible, we do try to match Fellows with host organizations in or near where they live to facilitate closer collaboration, but there have been many successful Mozilla Fellows who have been embedded in organizations in different cities or countries. We do not provide relocation support or visas for Fellows to move to be in the same city or country as a host organization.

Do Fellows get paid? Who pays the Fellows?

Fellows will be paid a fixed stipend, plus additional funds for travel for fellowship-related activities, health insurance, and project expenses. The Fellows will be paid directly from Mozilla in the form of a stipend. The Fellow will be neither an employee of the host organization nor of Mozilla. Fellows sign an agreement with Mozilla before they start their fellowships.

What is the relationship of the host organizations to Mozilla and Ford?

We see the fellowship as one of a myriad ways that we engage partners to create a stronger movement together. Mozilla Foundation and Ford Foundation choose to embed Fellows in civil society organizations committed to building strategic approaches to issues at the intersection of technology and society.

What if I have more questions?

You are welcome to reach out to the fellowship team at [email protected].

Application guidelines

Instructions for using Mozilla’s Fluxx Portal

  1. In order to complete your application, you will need to use the link sent to you from Fluxx to set up your password.
    1. Click the link in the automated email from Fluxx and follow the instructions on setting up an account, username and password.
    2. If you are having difficulty with this process, please email [email protected].
  2. Complete the application form and click Submit Request
    1. You will find the Fellowship Host Organization Application in “Drafts” on the Dashboard.
    2. You must answer all bolded questions.
    3. The application does not auto save. You must click “save” in the lower left hand corner of your application.
  3. Once you click Submit Request, you should see that your application has been moved to the “Submitted Requests” section of your Dashboard.
    1. Within 2 business days you will receive a confirmation email that your application has been submitted successfully. If you have not received a confirmation email within two business days please email [email protected].

TIPS FOR USING FLUXX

  • Fluxx is not mobile friendly. Plan to complete your application using a laptop or desktop computer.
  • To save and return to your application, click the Save button at the bottom of your screen.
  • Saved applications can be found in the Drafts section of the portal. To continue working on a saved application, click the Edit button at the top of your screen.
  • Only click the Submit Request button when the page is complete. Once you submit, you will no longer be able to edit the application.
  • Submit ahead of the deadline. We advise you to submit in advance of the deadline in case you have any technical difficulties or questions.
  • Spaces are considered characters in the character count system used in Fluxx.
    NOTE: If you are receiving an error message when attempting to submit your application (or think Fluxx is over counting your characters when you copy and paste answers into the application), try typing your answer directly into the application.

If you need additional assistance using Fluxx, please email [email protected].