The Rockefeller Foundation is proud to open the next call for leaders ready to advance bold, solutions‑driven projects — where focused time, diverse perspectives, and meaningful collaboration help promising ideas grow into work that can shape a more equitable and resilient future.
“Over the years, Bellagio’s powerful network and outstanding programming have reconnected me with old colleagues, introduced me to new ideas, and provided fresh perspectives.”
- Joseph Stiglitz, 2024 Resident
“What I treasured most about my residency experience was being in a space where the arts were valued. The Rockefeller Foundation understands that all disciplines are important for human development and we must harness the diverse thinking of these groups to bring forward change. I am proud to be part of this Network.”
- Atsango Chesoni, 2018 Resident
“Having the chance to spend a month away isolated from my routine, where I could develop and organize the case for this work, from a 30-second speech to a 30-page document, was invaluable. And being able to test my ideas with my fellow residents was amazingly useful. The beauty and the energy of the people there is magical. And the friends you make are forever.”
- Luís Fernando Guedes Pinto, 2024 Resident
“Bellagio’s spirit of expansiveness and inclusiveness followed me home. My experience there helped me open up and share my work with people from other disciplines, something our cohort keeps doing as a group.”
- Jessica Bruder, 2016 Resident
Join Us
Apply to join our 2027 cohort by March 20, 2026.
Whether you’re developing tools for global nutrition, reshaping conservation strategies, or advancing bold ideas to advance equity, join a community of changemakers turning ambitious ideas into solutions that move the world forward.