Applications are now open for the Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship 2027 for passionate and qualified young professionals from the Global South.
The Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship is a fully funded international leadership program that covers round-trip airfare, hotel accommodation, airport transfers, and most meals for selected participants during the in-person sessions in the United States and France.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Yale University
- Host Countries: United States & France
- Category: Fellowships | Leadership Programs | Training
- Eligible Countries: Global South (Africa, Asia, Middle East, Latin America & Caribbean)
- Reward: Fully Funded | Round-trip Airfare | Accommodation | Airport Transfers | Most Meals | Networking Opportunities
- Deadline: July 30, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship is a prestigious hybrid leadership program designed for outstanding young professionals committed to addressing climate change and advancing the global clean energy transition. The fellowship brings together emerging climate leaders from across developing regions to engage with Yale faculty, internationally recognized climate experts, policymakers, and fellow changemakers through a combination of virtual learning and fully funded in-person sessions.
The five-month program begins with an orientation week at Yale University in the United States, where participants will establish the foundation for discussions on global climate challenges and clean energy solutions. This is followed by a series of interactive online sessions between March and June 2027, allowing fellows to collaborate with leading experts on climate policy and sustainable development. The fellowship concludes with a fully funded gathering in Paris, France, where participants will present collaborative recommendations, expand their international networks, and engage with representatives from government agencies and global organizations. The program is designed to strengthen participants’ leadership capacity, technical knowledge, and professional connections while equipping them to drive climate action in their respective regions.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship, applicants must:
- Be approximately 5–10 years into their professional careers with demonstrated achievements at the regional, national, or global level.
- Be from the Global South, including applicants from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America/Caribbean.
- Have a strong command of the English language.
- Be available to participate in all components of the fellowship, including:
- Two in-person sessions.
- Five remote sessions.
- Be willing to actively participate in a collaborative group project throughout the fellowship.
- While there is no specific age limit, preference will be given to younger applicants.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship will receive:
- Round-trip airfare for both international in-person sessions.
- Hotel accommodation throughout the in-person programs.
- Airport transfers.
- Most meals during both residency weeks.
- Full participation in the orientation week at Yale University.
- Attendance at the international leadership session in Paris, France.
- Access to interactive virtual learning sessions with leading climate experts.
- Valuable networking opportunities with global climate leaders, policymakers, and government officials.
- Opportunities to strengthen leadership, policy, and technical skills in climate action.
Required Documents
To apply for this fellowship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume (maximum 3 pages).
- Personal Statement (maximum 600 words).
- Short Video Statement.
- One Letter of Recommendation.
- Passport (if requested for identification purposes).
How to Apply
To apply for the Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship:
- Visit the fellowship application webpage.
- Register for a new account using your name and email address.
- Check your email for the temporary PIN.
- Log in using the PIN and create a password.
- Click “Create New Application.”
- Complete your personal and professional information.
- Upload all required documents.
- Provide your recommender’s details.
- Upload the required video statement.
- Pay the USD 20 application fee.
- Accept the terms and conditions and submit your application before the deadline.
- Kindly wait for feedback.
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