GTF’s mission is to identify, nurture, and empower talented youth worldwide. We define talent as an exceptional ability to solve complex problems. This is primarily observed in the late teenage years, for instance through international STEM Olympiad competitions.
Fellowship overview:
- Purpose: Support individuals to pursue an innovative project that advances our mission.
- Duration: Proposals can range from 3 to 12 months; an extension may be possible.
You have:
- A clear, feasible idea with the potential to make a demonstrable impact in support of our mission.
- The ability to execute – you’ve done something similar, have transferable skills, or have shown leadership in other ways.
Examples of what your idea could do:
- Math Olympiad Problem Pool: Create a well-curated, challenging set of math Olympiad problems that can be shared and utilized globally, enhancing quality & accessibility of high-level competition training.
- Math Circles Program: Establish math circles designed specifically to engage and mentor high school students who show exceptional talent or interest in mathematics, particularly those active in math Olympiads in developing countries.
- Technical Assistance for Olympiads: Developing a service to provide targeted technical and organizational support to institutions running math and science Olympiads, especially in regions with limited resources or experience.
- Another idea that helps create or strengthen a talent ecosystem, advance research on how to identify talent, or otherwise supports GTF’s mission.
Additional details:
- Funding: The fellowship is a paid opportunity, and fellows will receive appropriate compensation for their time and contributions.
- Age and geography: We welcome applicants of any age from any country.
- Timeline: Proposals will be reviewed as they are submitted. Fellows will be designated on a rolling basis, starting in mid-2025, and may commence as soon as immediately upon award.
- Partners: The fellowship may include interactions between fellows and our partner organizations.
All set? Click the button above to apply.
updated June 2025
