The Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship 2025-26 offers a unique opportunity for professionals to explore the interconnected challenges of food security, energy systems, and leadership for public betterment. This fully funded fellowship seeks to foster dynamic and proactive leadership through collaborative discussions and innovative approaches, inviting participants from diverse fields.
- 🌏 Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship 2025-26: Focus on food security, energy systems, and leadership for societal betterment.
- 🍽️ Purpose: Address challenges in access to resources, economic/environmental inconsistency, and inefficient management through proactive leadership.
- 🌍 Participants: Professionals from various fields—government, advocacy, media, business, technology, arts, energy, and food production.
- 🌐 Locations: In-person sessions in Hawai‘i and New Zealand, with online components.
- 🤝 Collaboration: Fellows will work with experts, engage in collaborative tasks, and develop leadership skills to foster positive societal change.
- ✈️ Benefits: Fully funded, including airfare, accommodation, meals, travel insurance, and some visa-related costs.
- 🎯 Eligibility: 5-10 years of experience in food/energy systems, a focus on the Indo-Pacific, and the ability to commit to in-person and virtual sessions.
- 📅 Program Duration: 7 months with a final project to implement.
- 📝 How to Apply: Create an account on Submittable, submit personal info, CV, cover letter, video response, and references.
- 📅 Deadline: April 18, 2025.
- 🌟 Required Documents: English language test score, passport, letter of reference, cover letter, CV, video response.
Designation:
Fellowship Program
Table:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Food Security, Energy Systems, Leadership |
| Location | USA (Hawai‘i) and New Zealand (Aotearoa) |
| Eligibility/Qualification | 5-10 years of professional leadership experience in relevant fields, focus on the Indo-Pacific region |
| Fellowship Duration | 7 months |
| Application Deadline | April 18, 2025 |
Research Area:
- Food Security
- Energy Systems
- Leadership for Public Betterment
Location:
- Program activities will take place both online and in-person in Hawai’i and Aotearoa (New Zealand).
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants should have 5 to 10 years of professional leadership experience relevant to food and energy systems.
- Current work should have a focus on the Indo-Pacific region.
- Open to applicants worldwide.
- Must commit to two weeks of in-person sessions in October and November 2025, one week in May 2026, and regular virtual sessions between.
Description:
The Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship aims to address critical challenges related to food security and energy resource management through innovative and collaborative leadership. Participants will engage in valuable discussions, work with industry experts, and explore strategies to enhance resource availability and sustainability. The fellowship includes round-trip airfare, accommodation, meals, travel insurance, and some visa-related expenses, making it an enriching experience for leaders from various sectors including government, media, business, and the arts.
How to Apply:
- Read the application guidelines and specific requirements carefully.
- Complete the application in English.
- Create an account on Submittable.
- Verify your account with the code sent to your email.
- Fill in personal information and contact details.
- Answer multiple-choice and essay-type questions.
- Upload required documents:
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Video response explaining your reasons for applying
- Letter of reference from a professional contact
- English language test score (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL)
- Current passport (valid through 2026)
- Enter referees’ contact details.
- Sign electronically, agree to terms, and click ‘submit’.
Last Date to Apply:
April 18, 2025
This scholarship offers an incredible opportunity for individuals in leadership roles to make substantial contributions towards building sustainable food and energy systems in the Indo-Pacific region.
