TED is currently looking for innovators from different disciplines including technology, design, entertainment, engineering, economics, journalism, etc., to be part of an eclectic team of thinkers for TEDGlobal 2012 Conference. TED expects these innovators to have potential to bring positive changes in the world for the betterment of the lives of people. TED invites youths in the age group of 21-40, from regions of Africa, Asia/Pacific, the Carribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. However, anyone from around the world and over 18 years of age is welcome to apply to be a TED Fellow.
Fellowship Conditions
During the Fellowship:
- All Fellows must attend all pre-conference and conference events. Late arrival and early departure from the conference are grounds for dismissal.
- Any behaviour that could bring discredit to the TED Fellows program is grounds for immediate dismissal from the program at TED’s sole discretion.
- Conference attendance is non-transferable. If a Fellow or Senior Fellow is unable to attend a conference, no one may attend in the Fellow’s place.
- All pre-conference and conference related events are intended for Fellows and conference attendees only. TED cannot accommodate spouses, children or friends.
- Upon acceptance into the TED Senior Fellows Program, individuals will be asked to sign a contract outlining the conditions of the Fellowship. Various stipulations of the contract include: intent to fully participate in four pre-conferences and conferences (TED and TEDGlobal) over the subsequent two years. TED must be notified no later than 90 days prior to the conference if a Senior Fellow will be missing. Failure to attend one conference without notice will result in immediate removal from the program. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
- TED pays for round-trip economy airfare, ground transportation to and from the conference location, and meals and shared accommodation on site. TED does not cover hotel incidental expenses.
- In addition to the above terms and conditions, all Fellows and Senior Fellows must comply with all terms and conditions of TED registration, as well as TED.com terms of use.
Selection Process
- TED Fellows are selected by the program staff.
- Once a year, an international selection committee meets to select the TED Senior Fellows for the following year.
- The selection committee is comprised of people who represent the breadth of interest and achievement that makes up the TED community. Committee members bring experiences from various fields and come from countries representing the target regions. Selections are made by the group as a whole, not by individuals.
Last date for submitting the applications is December 06, 2011.
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