The SNF Agora Visiting Fellows p rogram supports the institute's mission of strengthening global democracy by enabling?us to integrate a broader range of people into our work. Th e program recruits a cohort of fellows from diverse sectors, disciplines, backgrounds, and ideologies to join the institute to work with our permanent faculty, researchers , and students . We welcome applicants from civil society, government, industry, media,?academia, the arts,?and other fields. We ask fellowship candidates to propose specific fellowship projects they want to pursue . These projects may be undertaken at any time within the fellowship year (July 1 , 2025 - June 30 , 2026 ). While this is a non-residential fellowship, to support a vibrant and collaborative community, SNF Agora Visiting Fellows are expected to come to JHU's campuses in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. to meet the terms of their project. Visiting Fellows also participat e - in person to the extent possible - in regular wor kshops , seminar s , and other programs at the institute, in the larger Johns Hopkins community, and beyond. For this 202 5 -2 6 cycle,? in addition to our general call for proposals, we invite proposals in two focus areas : (1 ) AI for the public good and (2 ) m odernizing civics education at the university level . Learn more about these focus areas below. We also invite proposals for projects on other topics ; for these we strongly recommend identifying a connection to ongoing areas of scholarship at the institute. Learn more about our scholarly projects here (https://snfagora.jhu.edu/scholarship/#Discovery%20and%20Design%20Projects) . Apply here! (https://jh.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV\_b10fc20QF0acYFo) Focus Area 1 : AI for the public good As AI rapidly develops, cities need to make sure that its promise to drive better governance and inclusive economic growth is realized. The i nstitute seeks fellows aim ing to harness AI's transformative technology to strengthen urban communities, government and the economy , in cluding in the City of Baltimore . Potential fellows may be start-up founders, business leaders, labor organizers, technologists, or others interested in using AI for the public good in an urban context . Focus Area 2 : Modernizing civics education at the university level The economic, technological, political, and socio-demographic shifts of the 21 st century necessitate a citizenry with new skills and capabilities, and a commitment to the public good. Civics education is where these skills and orientations are developed . The i nstitute seeks fellows aiming to support our discovery, design, and implementation of strategic efforts to enhance the civic ed ucation of Johns Hopkins students and university students in general . Potential fellows may be civic educators, civic practitioners from the public and non-profit sectors , artists, and rese a rchers. General Call : Collaborations with institute faculty The i nstitute welcomes application s from practitioners whose work would benefit from collaboration with our faculty - advancing the ir scholarly projects (https://snfagora.jhu.edu/scholarship/research/) and our mission (https://snfagora.jhu.edu/about-snf-agora/mission-and-impact/) . In your fellowship p roposal , please indicate which faculty member(s) you would like to work with and elaborate on the project. Applicants from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The institute is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and reiterates its full support of? Johns Hopkins's policies and statements in this regard.?We add to these policies our own commitment to selecting visiting fellows without regard for political preference or educational background. To learn more about stipend amounts, benefits, eligibility, residency expecta t ions, and sel e ction criteria, or to apply, visit our website here (https://snfagora.jhu.edu/visiting-fellows-program/) . Salary: Stipend up to $25,000 Apply here! (https://jh.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV\_b10fc20QF0acYFo) Provide your contact information and upload your fellowship project proposal and work plan for July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Include in your proposal how you expect your fellowship stipend to defray any costs associated with the project. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, March 5, at 11:59 p.m. Decisions regarding acceptance into the Visiting Fellows Program will be communicated by late April 2025. If you have any questions, please reference our website (https://snfagora.jhu.edu/visiting-fellows-program/) and FAQ (https://snfagora.jhu.edu/visiting-fellows-program-faq/) or send us an email at snfagoraapplications@jhu.edu. 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To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved. Pre-Employment Information If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. 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We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine (https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/flu-vaccine-policy/) . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/. The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office. Job Type: Full Time Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. 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