The Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship offers an opportunity for 16 young climate and clean energy practitioners from across the Global South to broaden their technical skills, deepen their professional networks, and exchange views with top global clean energy and climate change leaders.
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Benefits
- Fellows’ travel and lodging costs for Yale Orientation week and Paris closing week will be covered by the program (round-trip airfare, hotels, transfers.)
- Most meals will be provided.
Requirements
- Applicants should be between five and 10 years into their professional careers, with demonstrated accomplishments at a regional, national, or international level. While there is no minimum or maximum age requirement, we are looking for leaders who are still on the rise in their careers.
- Applicants must be representatives of the Global South. We look forward to welcoming a diverse representation from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America/Caribbean.
- Applicants must be fluent in English. An excellent command of the English language is essential to successfully participating in the program. Climate Fellows must be available to fully participate in all parts of the program, including in-person for two weeks of the program: the Yale Orientation week (February 1-5, 2027), and the Paris closing week (June 14-18, 2027).
- Fellows must also be available to participate in six remote learning journeys (Wednesdays, 9:00 AM Eastern time) and to work on a collaborative group project between March and June 2027.
Selection Process
Application Documents
- Applicants are required to submit a résumé/curriculum vitae (maximum three pages)
- A brief video statement
- A personal statement (maximum 600 words)
- One letter of recommendation.
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Application Deadline
July 30, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit the Yale University webpage.
