We are pleased to announce the return of the INSEIT Fellows Program for the year 2026-2027!

The INSEIT Fellows Program is designed to support our mission of advancing scholarship in the realm of information and computer ethics. By fostering partnerships and camaraderie among ethics scholars (broadly construed), we aim to enrich academic collaboration in this field.

In 2026, we will appoint two distinguished individuals as INSEIT Fellows for a period of twelve months. Each fellow will receive a complimentary one-year INSEIT membership and a $1.000 USD stipend upon successful completion of the program.

Each fellow will be thoughtfully paired with a senior INSEIT member. Mentors will work with their paired fellow throughout the fellowship.

We expect these partnerships to engage in regular communication and collaborate closely over the year. Pairs are strongly encouraged to submit a proposal for CEPE 2027 at the University of Turku, Finland, in May 26-28, 2027. Fellows presenting at CEPE 2027 will be released from conference fees. Proposals for other relevant conferences (ETHICOMP e.tc.) during the fellowship year are highly encouraged. Additionally, the fellows will contribute a brief paper to both the INSEIT website and newsletter, to showcase some of the outcomes of the program.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant graduate program, be doctoral or post-doctoral students, or faculty within their first professional year.
• Doctoral candidates are encouraged to consult their Ph.D. supervisors before applying.

Mentor Requirements:

• Prospective mentors must be established scholars with a track record in academic publishing, research, and advisement.
• Interested applicants (fellows) could reach out to potential INSEIT mentors and note the mentor’s interest in collaborating in their application.

Stipends:

• Fellows will receive a $1.000 USDstipend and a one-year INSEIT membership.
• Fellows presenting at CEPE 2027 will be released from conference fees.
• Stipends will be awarded upon successful completion of the program. Non-fulfilment of responsibilities by either party will result in the withholding of the stipend.

Application Process:

• Applicants for the fellowship must submit a two-page proposal detailing their research interests and objectives for the fellowship period, along with a one-page CV.
• Prospective mentors are to provide a statement of interest and credentials for mentoring, accompanied by a one-page CV.

All application materials should be emailed to director@inseit.eu by July 1, 2026.

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline: July 1, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: August 1, 2026
• Fellowship Period:September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027

Review and Selection:

The Fellows Program Review Committee, consisting of the INSEIT President, a Board member and the Director, will adjudicate applications.

Administration:

The program is managed by INSEIT, c/o Prof. Keith W. Miller, 1 University Blvd., UMSL MS 100 MH, St. Louis, MO 63121, USA

Reporting Obligations:

• Fellows must submit a 1-page mid-term report by March 1, 2027.
• A final 1-2 pages report summarizing the fellowship's activities and results is due by September 1, 2027.

We trust in the professional integrity of our participants to uphold the values of the program.