Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship in US and France

Are you a young leader passionate about climate change and clean energy transition? Then, Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship can be a fascinating opportunity for you. This fully funded leadership fellowship will gather a diverse group of dedicated young climate leaders from different emerging countries. During the fully funded fellowship, participants will interact with Yale faculty members and leading climate advocates. They will exchange views on important problems related to climate change and global clean energy. All costs of both in-person sessions will be covered by host institute.

Yale Climate fellowship is a hybrid program with three parts including both in-person and remote sessions. The in-person fellowship program in US will include an orientation week at Yale University in from 16-20 February, 2026. Participants and experts will set framework of global climate change discussion. After that, fellows will participate in interactive remote sessions with top climate experts from March- June 2026. These sessions will be on policy issues related to climate change and clean energy transition.

The second in-person fellowship program in Paris will take place from June 15–19, 2026. Fellows will share information with each other gained through this program. During this leadership program in France, leaders will have networking opportunities with officials of different international and government agencies. At the end, participants will present their recommendations to an advisory committee and publish their findings as well. This international fellowship program will help fellows to develop their technical skills and professional networks.

Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship in US and France:

Host Countries:

USA and France

Host University:

Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs, Yale University

Yale Fellowship Program Locations:

New Haven (US), and Paris (France)

Climatate Fellowship Program Duration:

Five months hybrid program (2 in person weeks + remote sessions)

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Benefits of Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship in US and France:

There is no application or participation fee.
All costs for both in-person weeks in US and Paris will be covered by Yale School.
The costs covered will include
round-trip airfare, hotels’ accommodation, transfers and per-diem.
It is an incredible opportunity for young leaders who are interested in climate change.
Fellows will get a chance to have 2 fully funded international trips.
Participants will also get networking opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria for Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship in US and France:

Applicants should be between 5-10 years into their professional careers with regional, local, or global achievements.
There is no specific age requirement but young applicants will be given preference.
Applicants should be representatives of the Global South. Candidates from developing Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America/Caribbean are welcome to apply.
Applicants should have excellent command of English language.
Applicants must be available to participate in all three parts of the program, including 2 in-person and 5 remote sessions.
Fellows must also work on a collaborative group project.

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How to apply for Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship in US and France?

Apply for this program through online application form.
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