2027 Processing Foundation Fellowship: $10,000 Stipend, Open-Source Technology Projects, Mentorship and Creative Innovation in the United States

Overview

The 2027 Processing Foundation Fellowship is an eight-month creative technology program that invites artists, educators, engineers, game makers, and creative technologists to develop innovative open-source tools for the arts. The fellowship operates across three distinct tracks, which are Collective Intelligence, Gaming the System, and DIY Computing. The program supports projects that respond to real community needs, help make technology more accessible through community participation, and contribute to the cultural commons.

Who can apply

The fellowship is designed for early- and mid-career creatives and technologists whose work aligns with the fellowship tracks. Interested individuals have the option to nominate themselves or nominate another person.

What you get

Selected fellows receive an eight-month fellowship stipend of $10,000 to support them while working on their approved projects. Participants also benefit from mentorship provided by the Processing Foundation team and its collaborators, professional development opportunities, and collaboration within a cohort of fellow participants. Additionally, fellows share their work through public presentations, workshops, and published documentation, while gaining access to the broader Processing community.

How to apply

Nominations open on October 7, 2026, and must be submitted by November 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Key dates

Nominations open on October 7, 2026. The nomination deadline is November 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The fellowship program spans eight months.