Join a select cohort of 16 dynamic professionals from the Global South committed to climate and clean energy solutions through an immersive five‑month program hosted by Yale University’s Jackson School of Global Affairs via the International Leadership Center.↚
Ignite Climate Leadership: Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded)
Details
This hybrid fellowship runs from February to June 2026, beginning with a Yale Orientation Week in New Haven (February 16–20), progressing through remote learning journeys from March to June, and culminating in a Closing Week in Paris (June 15–19). All travel, accommodation, per diem, and in‑person module costs are fully covered. The application deadline is 1 August 2025 at 11 :59 AM US↚
Eligibility
Open to professionals from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America/Caribbean with 5–10 years of experience in climate‑related fields. Applicants should demonstrate regional, national, or international impact and be fluent in English. Diverse professions are welcome—government, academia, civil society, media, finance, energy, law, and more. No age limit, but commitment to full participation in both in-person and remote program segments is required.Benefits
Participants receive a fully funded program experience, including round‑trip airfare to Yale and Paris, accommodations, transfers, meals stipend, and access to Yale’s climate institutes and global networks such as IEA and OECD. Fellows engage in project-based group work under expert mentorship and are welcomed into a growing alumni community for ongoing collaboration.↚