The mission of the Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship is to create a community of committed clean energy and climate change leaders from emerging and developing countries, enriched by engagement with top Yale faculty and researchers, and leading global authorities in the clean energy transition from the International Energy Agency and beyond.
Sixteen young practitioners selected each year from multiple career tracks from across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America/Caribbean. Fellows share a common passion to become future leaders in the clean energy/climate change space, as they exchange findings and experiences with other like-minded professionals from across the Global South.
Yale Climate Fellows model diversity in terms of gender, country of origin, and professional background.
Yale Climate Fellows are drawn from a wide variety of professions, ranging from public servants to entrepreneurs, energy company professionals, financiers, journalists, educators, researchers, civil society representatives, legal advisers, and legislators.
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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 Criteria
- An established record of achievement in a profession linked to clean energy and climate change. We seek to identify a diverse group of Fellows from across multiple stakeholder groups, ranging from government officials, to entrepreneurs, energy company/utility professionals, bankers/financiers, journalists, educators/researchers, civil society representatives, legal advisors and legislators.
- A commitment to making a positive impact at the local, national, or international level.
- Demonstrated promise of a future career in leadership at both the national and potentially global level.
- An eagerness to expand and deepen professional networks and to benefit from exposure to top global leaders in the clean energy and climate change space.
Selection Process
- The application process for admission to the Climate Fellows Program is done entirely online. There are no paper forms to complete or mail.
- As of June 2026, an application fee in the amount of $20 USD is required to complete submission of your application.
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Prior to the deadline, you may work on your application at any time and submit it when you are ready. After creating an account and accessing the online application, you can upload materials and request your letters of recommendation.
It is highly advised to submit your application 24 hours before the deadline. No extensions will be granted. Please read through our FAQ for applicants for more information.
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.
