Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship 2025

Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship 2025-26 will explore the important links between food security, energy systems, and leadership for public betterment. Today’s biggest challenges stem from issues regarding access to resources, economic and environmental inconsistency, and void in efficient management. These issues can be resolved through a leadership which is creative, dynamic and proactive to the needs of societies. During this fully funded fellowship, participants will investigate how leadership can support systems that create a balance between availability of resources, economic development, and long term sustainability.

This international fellowship program invites participants from different fields including government, advocacy, communities, media and technology, arts, business, entrepreneurship, and energy and food producers which will bring diverse range of ideas and experiences. Indo-Pacific fellowship program in USA and New Zealand will promote valuable discussions that combine various perspectives and help create a future where food and energy systems are sustainable and reliable. This will be done by exploring different approaches, storytelling, and through captivating experiences.

Fellows will explore strategies that provide safe access to necessary resources including personal food security and societal energy transformation. Indo-Pacific global Fellowship program will include in-person sessions in Hawai‘i and New Zealand along with online meetings. Fellows will work with renowned professionals and will engage in collaborative tasks designed to enhance their knowledge, networks, and leadership skills. The links and skills they gain will assist them in bringing positive change in their societies and beyond.

Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship 2025- 26:

Host Countries:

USA and New Zealand

Host Organizations:

East-West Center and Doris Duke Foundation

Fellowship Location:

Online and in-person (Hawai‘i and Aotearoa)

Fellowship Duration:

7 months

Benefits of Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship 2025-26:

The Fellowship will cover round-trip airfare to/from the program locations.
The host organisation will cover Program fee and materials cost.
Accommodation will be provided.
Travel insurance will be included.
Meals will be provided.
Some applicable visa-related costs will be covered.
Opportunity to have a fully funded trip to USA and New Zealand.

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Eligibility Criteria for Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship 2025-26:

Applicants should have 5 to 10 years of professional leadership experience in any aspect of food and energy systems as elected officials, government agency representatives, advocacy group leaders, topic experts, community and industry leaders, artists, activists, and social and business entrepreneurs.
Applicants past experiences or current work should have a focus on the Indo-Pacific region.
Applicants from all over the world can apply.
Applicants must fully commit to two weeks of in-person sessions in October and November 2025 and one week in May 2026, plus regular virtual sessions in between and a final project to implement during and after the program.

How to apply for Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship 2025-26:

Applicants should read the application guidelines and specific requirements of the program before completing the form.
The application should be completed in English.
First create an account on Submittable.
Enter the verification code sent in your email.
Start filling the application form by entering your personal information.
Enter your contact details.
Answer mcqs type questions.
Upload cover letter.
Upload your cv.
Mention your current job details.
Answer essay type application questions within word limits.
Upload a video response about reasons for applying to this program at this point in your life.
Enter contact details of referees.
Answer the additional information asked.
Type your name as an electronic signature.
Read carefully and then agree to the terms and conditions.
Click ‘submit’ to submit your application form.