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Research to Impact LabfellowshipHybrid
Work//Shift Fellowship
- Who Can Apply: Open to US-based freelancers, gig/independent workers, artists, researchers, policymakers and advocates — or those with significant gig-work lived experience in the U.S.
- The Focus: A 12-month hybrid fellowship to collectively reimagine the social safety net and worker protections for gig and freelance work.
- The Funding: $30,000 stipend for participation over the 12-month fellowship.
- Key Requirements: Submit the online application via Submittable; specific required materials are not listed on this page.
DeadlineFriday, October 9, 2026
Stipend$30,000 stipend for participation
Duration12 months
Program datesJanuary 2027 (12-month fellowship; first in-person convening January 29–30, 2027)
Locationnational
ParticipationHybrid
Disciplinesfuture of work, labor advocacy, policy, arts and culture, community organizing, research
Application notesApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis and early application is encouraged. Applicant webinars are held September 17 and October 1, 2026, and will be recorded. Interviews run November 2–16, 2026. The first in-person cohort convening takes place in Southern California January 29–30, 2027, with January 28 and 31 as travel days; details on a second convening will be shared later.
Contactr2i-lab@cciarts.org
Research to Impact Lab
Organization based in Los Angeles