We're excited to announce that applications are now open for the Futurekind Fellowship - a 12-week program at the intersection of AI and animal protection, hosted by Electric Sheep.

Program dates: April 12 – July 2026 (tentative) 

Application deadline: March 25, 2026

What is the Futurekind Fellowship?

This fellowship is designed for people who want to explore how AI can be applied to some of the most neglected areas in animal protection - and potentially build or research something with real-world impact.

Program Structure

Immersion Phase Explore how AI intersects with animal welfare across domains including factory farming, animal communication, policy, and AI-powered advocacy tools.

Specialisation Tracks Choose the track that fits your background and goals:

• Builder — for those who want to develop technical tools or products
• Research — for those interested in investigating questions at this intersection
• Career — for those exploring how to orient their career toward this space

Project Sprint Develop a project with mentorship support. High-impact projects have potential for follow-on funding.

Time Commitment

~4–5 hours per week:

• 2-hour weekly discussions
• 2–3 hours of readings and exercises
• Elective guest lectures

Interested in shaping the curriculum and earning paid facilitation experience? 

Questions? Feel free to comment below or reach out to us at hello@electricsheep.is .