{"id":64112,"date":"2025-10-07T08:44:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T08:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=64112"},"modified":"2025-10-07T08:44:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T08:44:47","slug":"apply-now-environmental-defense-fund-edf-climate-corps-fellowship-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=64112","title":{"rendered":"Apply Now: Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Climate Corps Fellowship 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Climate Corps<\/strong> is now accepting applications for its <strong>Summer 2026 cohort<\/strong>, offering graduate students an unparalleled opportunity to make a tangible impact on climate action and sustainability. Since its inception, <strong>EDF Climate Corps<\/strong> has placed over <strong>1,900 fellows<\/strong> in leading organizations across the United States, equipping them to advance corporate sustainability, reduce emissions, and accelerate progress toward net-zero goals.<\/p>\n<h2>Program Overview<\/h2>\n<p>EDF Climate Corps is a <strong>premier fellowship program<\/strong> connecting passionate graduate students with forward-thinking host organizations. Fellows work on high-impact projects that address urgent climate challenges, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Developing and implementing climate action roadmaps<\/li>\n<li>Reducing energy consumption and improving efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Procuring renewable energy and electrifying vehicle fleets<\/li>\n<li>Supporting climate disclosures and supplier engagement strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Through the fellowship, participants gain hands-on experience, access to industry mentors, and a strong professional network within the sustainability and energy transition sectors.<\/p>\n<h2>Host Locations and Work Options<\/h2>\n<p>Fellows are hosted by major organizations in cities like Boston, Chicago, New York City, and San Francisco, with flexible remote, hybrid, and in-person options available. Each fellow is carefully matched with a host based on their academic background, professional interests, and the host\u2019s sustainability priorities.<\/p>\n<h2>Fellowship Duration and Training<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 10\u201312 weeks (Summer 2026)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Foundations Week Training:<\/strong> Late May 2026<\/p>\n<p>Fellows must participate in EDF\u2019s <strong>Foundations Week<\/strong> before beginning their placement. This week provides essential training in sustainability strategy, climate data analysis, and project management.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Compensation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EDF requires that all host organizations compensate fellows with a <strong>minimum of $1,400 per week<\/strong> for the duration of the fellowship, plus an <strong>additional $1,400<\/strong> for Foundations Week. Some hosts may offer relocation support depending on their policy.<\/p>\n<h2>Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants must be graduate students (MBA, MPA, MPP, MEM, MS, or similar programs).<\/li>\n<li>Fellows must be based in the U.S. for the duration of the program.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not required.<\/li>\n<li>Fellows should demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills and a passion for advancing climate solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Key Deliverables<\/h2>\n<p>At the end of the fellowship, fellows are expected to deliver a comprehensive set of outputs, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A final presentation to the EDF engagement manager<\/li>\n<li>A public project summary for EDF\u2019s online Project Database<\/li>\n<li>A final report with data analysis, methodology, and recommendations<\/li>\n<li>Participation in post-fellowship impact surveys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>EDF provides continuous support through engagement managers, professional resources, and a collaborative cohort model throughout the fellowship period.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Join the EDF Climate Corps?<\/h2>\n<p>Becoming an EDF Climate Corps fellow means joining a prestigious network of sustainability professionals driving measurable climate action across sectors. Alumni have gone on to lead sustainability initiatives in corporations, governments, and non-profits worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a graduate student passionate about climate innovation, or an organization ready to accelerate your sustainability goals, the EDF Climate Corps Fellowship 2026 is your opportunity to make a difference.<\/p>\n<h2>Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n<h4>Fellow Applications: December 22, 2025 (11:59 PM PT)<\/h4>\n<h4>Apply here: <a href=\"https:\/\/environmentaldefensefund.my.site.com\/EDFCCFellowPortal\/s\/login\/?ec=302&amp;startURL=%2FEDFCCFellowPortal%2Fs%2F\">Application<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>For more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/5190724\">tfaforms.com\/5190724<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>For more opportunities explore: <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/\">Opportunities for Youth<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Climate Corps is now accepting applications for its Summer 2026 cohort, offering graduate students an unparalleled opportunity to make a tangible impact on climate action and sustainability. 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