Yale School of Environment (YSE) Environmental Fellows Program 2025 (Funded) Deadline: January 7, 2025

Applications are open for the Yale School of Environment (YSE) Environmental Fellows Program 2025. The Environmental Fellows Program (EFP) at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE) is a 12-week summer fellowship opportunity that seeks to diversify the environmental field by cultivating the career aspirations of master’s and doctoral students from historically underrepresented groups by connecting students to work opportunities in environmental nonprofits, grant makers, and government sectors.

This program arose out of a collaboration between University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability, the Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA), and the C. S. Mott Foundation. The collaborators recognized the need for a program to identify and train diverse students to work in environmental and philanthropic sectors. This fellowship is supported by several philanthropic organizations.

The Environmental Fellows Program is looking for future leaders and decision-makers in the rapidly changing fields of conservation, justice, equity, and philanthropy. They are looking for graduate students who:

• want to broaden their environmental knowledge and perspectives;
• want to build their leadership and communication skills;
• who want to gain valuable work experience;
• are passionate about diversifying the environmental field;
• are committed to supporting and advocating for the principles of equity and inclusion;
• are interested in learning about environmental grantmaking and its impacts on local, national, and international environmental work;
• want to be a part of an emerging network.

Benefits

• A bast stipend of $15,000 with $1,500 – $2,500 in supplementary assistance will be given through multiple disbursements throughout the summer. Final payment is contingent upon completion of all program requirements.
• Travel assistance to your site placement is available. Additionally, travel costs are covered for fellows attending the orientation.

Eligibility

• Applicant must have an interest in the environment;
• Must have finished at least one year of graduate or doctoral study by the start of your summer placement;
• Must be available to participate fully during the 12 weeks of programing, 40 hours per week, as well as events during orientation and the New Horizons in Conservation convening;
• A U.S. citizen, permanent resident or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA/DREAMers) if applying outside of Yale University.
  • They are unable to host international students outside of Yale University at this time.

Application

• Fill out the general application form online. 
• Provide your transcripts on the form. You can request a copy from your school or scan a PDF. Upload them where the application form requests transcripts.
• Have two people who can serve as references submit letters of recommendation. They suggest asking teachers, mentors or anyone who has played a role in your education. Letters of recommendation by family and friends are not permitted. Enter the recommenders’ email and a personal note in the letter of recommendation field. The recommender will be able to upload their letter directly to the application. Letters of recommendation are due by the application deadline. You are responsible for ensuring letters are uploaded. If you have any questions email EFP staff at [email protected]. 

Click here to apply

For more information, visit YSE Environmental Fellows Program.