The Environmental Fellows Program (EFP)<\/a> at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE) is a 12-week summer fellowship designed to build pathways into leadership and conservation careers. The program supports master\u2019s and doctoral students in gaining valuable experience in environmental nonprofits, grantmaking institutions, and government agencies.<\/p>\n The fellowship seeks to broaden access to environmental careers, especially for students committed to justice, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in environmental leadership.<\/p>\n The program was established through a collaboration between the University of Michigan\u2019s School for Environment and Sustainability, the Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA), and the C. S. Mott Foundation, and is supported by several philanthropic organizations.<\/p>\n 12-Week Summer Conservation Leadership Fellowship<\/strong><\/p>\n Application Deadline:<\/strong> January 4, 2026 EFP aims to identify and develop a diverse network of future leaders and decision-makers in the fields of conservation, environmental justice, and philanthropy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Fellows will:<\/p>\n Depending on availability, returning fellows may be invited to participate in the program for a second year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Applicants must:<\/p>\n A complete application<\/strong> includes the following:<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> All recommendation letters must be submitted by January 4, 2026<\/strong>. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their letters are uploaded by the deadline.<\/p>\n Applications are submitted via Submittable<\/strong>, where you can create an account, save your progress, and return to complete your application.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Apply here:<\/strong> environmentalfellows.yale.edu<\/a> The Yale School of the Environment (YSE)<\/strong> is one of the world\u2019s leading institutions advancing research, education, and practice in sustainability, conservation, and environmental justice. The Environmental Fellows Program<\/strong> reflects YSE\u2019s commitment to preparing the next generation of diverse, equity-minded environmental leaders.<\/p>\n
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\nPriority Deadline:<\/strong> December 1, 2025
\nLocation:<\/strong> United States (various host sites)
\nProgram Dates:<\/strong> Summer 2026
\nOrganized by:<\/strong> Yale School of the Environment (YSE)<\/p>\n
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\nFor questions, contact: efp@yale.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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