The Media Lab Director’s Fellows connect a global network of visionary leaders with the Lab's interdisciplinary research culture. This program fosters collaborations that expand perspectives, strengthen leadership, and promote civic engagement, social change, education, and creativity.
Director’s Fellows enjoy an honorary affiliation with the Media Lab and act as ambassadors of the Media Lab’s mission, vision, and shared values, allowing them to engage with the Lab community both on- and offsite. This interaction blurs the lines between academia and the broader world, promoting innovative problem-solving and mutual learning.
Fellows embody the Media Lab’s core values:
- Working with excellence, integrity, and humility
- Celebrating individuality and community
- Fostering and developing creativity
- Collaborating openly and actively
Selection of candidates focuses on alignment with the Lab's Research Themes and their potential for impact. Each fellow contributes uniquely, united by their diverse approaches and shared commitment to the Lab's mission.