Fully Funded Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship 2026

The Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship 2026 is a fully funded five-month professional program hosted by Yale University’s International Leadership Centre (ILC) under the Jackson School of Global Affairs. It equips 16 emerging clean-energy and climate leaders from the Global South with technical knowledge, global networks, and leadership skills to drive climate solutions locally and internationally.

Overview of Fully Funded Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship 2026

• Program Name: Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship 2026

• Host Countries: USA (New Haven, CT) & France (Paris)

• Organizer: Yale ILC, Jackson School of Global Affairs

• Fellowship Duration: 5 months (Feb–June 2026)

• Cohort Size: 16 fellows from the Global South

• Application Deadline: August 1, 2025

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Eligible Countries

All participants must be nationals and active professionals from Global South regions, including:

• Africa

• Asia

• Middle East

• Latin America & Caribbean

Program  Structure

Yale’s immersive fellowship includes:

• Orientation Week – In-person at Yale (Feb 16–20, 2026)

• Remote Learning Journeys – Inter-active sessions with global experts (March–June 2026)

• Paris Closing Week – In-person (June 15–19, 2026) with networking and policy presentations

Fellowship Benefits

• Fully funded travel (Yale orientation & Paris closing legs)

•  Accommodation, local transport, and per diem covered

•  Access to Yale faculty and global clean‑energy practitioners (IEA, OECD)

•  Networking opportunities with government, private-sector, and civil-society leaders

Eligibility Criteria

• Be professionals with 5–10 years of experience in climate, clean energy, policy, business, media, or civil society

• Represent emerging/developing countries in Africa, Asia, Middle East, or Latin America & Caribbean

• Exhibit strong English fluency

• Commit fully to both in‑person sessions and remote components

• Demonstrate leadership potential and proven impact in the climate space

Required Documents

• Résumé/CV (max 3 pages)

• Personal statement (up to 600 words)

• One Letter of Recommendation

• Optional video introduction

• No application fee

Application Process

• Apply online via Yale’s Climate Fellows portal

• Upload all required documents

• Complete optional video statement

• Wait for selection, then prepare for orientation & program participation

Timeline

Application Deadline: August 1, 2025
Yale Orientation Week: February 16-20, 2026
Remote Sessions: March-June, 2026
Paris Closing Week: June 15-19, 2026