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|OD Title=Emerging Climate Leaders  Fellowship
|OD Orga=Yale - Jackson Institute for Global Affairs
|OD Type=Others
|Focus=Climate Change, Renewable Energy
|Country Opportunity=United States of America
|OD Description=How To Apply

Admission is highly competitive. Each cohort of fellows is geographically balanced and represents a wide range of professions, talents, experience, cultures, people, and perspectives. 

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Comprehensive instructions can be found within the [https://apply.worldfellows.yale.edu/apply/?sr=02ea23d2-a5f7-48c2-8a84-51f084362135online application] once you create an account.

The deadline to submit your application for the inaugural class of Climate Fellows is August 15, 2022 at 12:00 pm ET.

Application Requirements

Applicants should be between five and ten years into their professional careers, with demonstrated accomplishments at a regional, national, or international level. While there is no maximum age limit, we are looking for young leaders to launch the program.

Applicants must be representatives of the Global South. We look forward to welcoming a diverse representation from developing Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America/Caribbean.

Applicants must be fluent in English. An excellent command of the English language is essential to successfully participating in the program.

Climate Fellows must be available to participate in-person for two weeks of the program: the Yale Orientation week, which will run from  November 28 to December 2, 2022, and the Paris closing week, which will run from June 26 to June 30, 2023.  Fellows must also be available for the 10 learning journeys to be arranged remotely between January and May 2023.

Selection Criteria

An established record of achievement in a profession linked to clean energy and climate change.  We seek to identify a diverse group of Fellows from across multiple stakeholder groups, ranging from government officials, to industry regulators, to entrepreneurs, to energy company/utility professionals, to bankers/financiers, to journalists, to educators/researchers, to civil society representatives, to legislators, to legal advisors, to consultants.

A commitment to making a positive impact at the local, national, or international level.

Demonstrated promise of a future career in leadership at both the national and potentially global level. 

An eagerness to expand and deepen professional networks and to benefit from exposure to top global leaders in clean energy and climate change. 

Application Process Overview

The application process for admission to the Climate Fellows Program is done entirely online. There are no paper forms to complete or mail.

There is no application fee or other cost to apply or participate.  All fellows’ costs for Yale Orientation week and Paris closing week will be covered by the program (round-trip airfare, hotels, transfers and per-diem).

Prior to the deadline, you may work on your application at any time and submit it when you are ready. After creating an account and accessing the online application, you can upload materials and request your letters of recommendation.

Applicants are required to submit a résumé/curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages), a personal statement (maximum 1,000 words), and one letter of recommendation. Applicants also have the option of submitting a brief video statement.

Further information: https://jackson.yale.edu/international-leadership-center/climate/how-to-apply/
|OD Deadline=2022/08/15
|OD URL=https://jackson.yale.edu/international-leadership-center/climate/how-to-apply/
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