Climate Action Against Disinformation Fellowship on Countering Disinformation 2025

Deadline: Jun 19, 2025

other

6 months (duration)

unfunded

Global South

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Climate Action Against Disinformation (CAAD) Fellowship supports grassroots organizers from the Global South who have experienced the impacts of online climate disinformation in their territories. This fellowship provides an opportunity to explore these issues more deeply through research and storytelling.

📜 About the Fellowship

Between June and December 2025, selected fellows will conduct localized research on specific cases of climate disinformation in their communities. Fellows will receive guidance and mentorship from the CAAD research team and Roots.

The program begins with a one-week intensive training to build shared research skills among participants.

Key Details:

Date Published: May 30, 2025
Application Deadline: June 19, 2025
Category: Fellowship

You do not need academic experience to apply. The fellowship values lived experience, curiosity, and commitment. However, applicants must have a working proficiency in English and/or Spanish. If you have a powerful story to tell and time to dedicate to this process, this opportunity is for you!

🎁 Benefits

Selected fellows will receive the following benefits:

Mentorship and guidance from a team of researchers and experts on climate disinformation.
Publication of research reports on the CAAD and Roots websites, with promotion via social media channels.
Participation in an online retreat to learn research methods and ways to collect information.
Media and spokesperson training to build confidence in public speaking and media interviews.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must:

Be based in a Global South country or part of a diaspora community in the Global North.
Have a record of organizing around climate and/or democracy issues.
Have experience in storytelling.

🗓️ Application Timeline and Process

Fellowship Start Date: Monday, July 7, 2025
Draft Research Report Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Final Report Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2025

The findings will be presented at COP30 in Belem at CAAD's countering climate disinformation hub.

📅 Application Deadline

The application deadline is June 19, 2025.

🌐 Application Portal

To view more details or apply for the fellowship, visit the Climate Action Against Disinformation Fellowship Application Form.

If you are passionate about addressing climate disinformation and have the drive to make a difference, this fellowship is an excellent opportunity to amplify your voice and impact!

Benefits

Mentorship and guidance with a team of researchers and experts on climate disinformation.
Publication of research report on the CAAD and Roots websites and promotion via our social media channels.
Online retreat to learn research methods and ways to collect information.
Media and spokesperson training to help you build confidence with public speaking and when doing media interviews.

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