The Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship is a fully funded leadership program designed for young leaders passionate about climate change and the clean energy transition. This fellowship offers an opportunity to engage with Yale faculty and leading climate experts while developing essential skills and networks in the field of climate advocacy.

  • 🌍 Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship offers a fully funded leadership program for young leaders passionate about climate change and clean energy transition.
  • 🎓 Participants will engage with Yale faculty and global climate advocates during in-person and remote sessions.
  • 🇺🇸 In-person sessions include an orientation week at Yale University (16-20 February, 2026) and a policy-focused session in Paris (15-19 June, 2026).
  • 🤝 Fellows will network with international officials and present their recommendations to an advisory committee.
  • 💼 Eligibility requires 5-10 years of professional experience, fluency in English, and representation from the Global South.
  • 📅 Application deadline: 1 August, 2025.

Designation

Fellowship Program Participant

Research Area

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Climate Change and Clean Energy Transition

Location

  • In-Person Program Locations:
  • New Haven, USA (Yale University)
  • Paris, France

Eligibility/Qualification

  • Applicants should have 5-10 years of professional experience with regional, local, or global achievements.
  • Preference will be given to young applicants, although there is no specific age requirement.
  • Candidates must represent the Global South and may come from developing regions including Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America/Caribbean.
  • Excellent command of the English language is required.
  • Candidates must be available for all components of the fellowship, including two in-person sessions and five remote sessions.
  • Participation in a collaborative group project is mandatory.

Job Description

Fellows will participate in a hybrid program comprising two in-person weeks and several remote sessions. The in-person orientation at Yale University will take place from February 16-20, 2026, and will focus on establishing a framework for climate change discussions. Following this, participants will engage in interactive remote sessions from March to June 2026 centered on climate policy issues. The second in-person gathering in Paris is scheduled for June 15-19, 2026, where fellows will present their findings and recommendations to an advisory committee.

How to Apply

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Interested candidates should apply through the online application form. The application process includes:

  1. Registering for a new account with name and email.
  2. Receiving a temporary PIN to log in.
  3. Creating a new application by entering personal, contact, and professional information.
  4. Uploading required documents including:
  • CV/Resume
  • A short video statement
  • Personal statement
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Passport
  1. Typing your full name as a signature to confirm agreement with terms and conditions.
  2. Reviewing and submitting the application.

Last Date to Apply

The application deadline is August 1, 2025.