The SPHERE Fellowship is a premier international program created by Dialogue 91³Ô¹ÏÍø that embeds students in centers of global significance to practice the art of constructive, high-stakes dialogue.
The SPHERE Fellowship provides a structured opportunity for students to apply dialogue habits to real-world contexts and experiences. The inaugural 2026 cohort, ranging from first-year students to seniors with diverse academic interests, will depart in May 2026 for two distinct, intensive programs in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Through a partnership with the and the , students will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark, to participate in the . This high-level forum will allow students to transition from observers to participants, engaging directly with world leaders and their global counterparts on the strengthening of global democracies and the advancement of free expression in the digital age. Additionally, students will travel to Belfast and Derry, Northern Ireland, in partnership with the , to explore the legacy of Northern Ireland as a post-conflict society. By engaging with diverse perspectives shaped by a history of reconciliation, students will undergo an immersive learning experience centered on the facilitation of meaningful dialogue and the mechanics of building social cohesion.
By bridging the gap between local campus life and global realities, the fellowship prepares students to bring world class perspectives back to the Nashville community, supporting a generation of emerging leaders ready to engage the public sphere with dialogue, responsibility, and a commitment to shared global futures.
