The Yale School of the Environment's 2026 Environmental Fellows Program (EFP) is presently accepting applications. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
About Environmental Fellows Program (EFP) at the Yale School of the Environment
Opportunity Details
The Environmental Fellows Program (EFP) at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE) is a 12-week summer conservation leadership pathway fellowship that seeks to increase career accessibility within the environmental field by cultivating the skills and aspirations of master’s and doctoral students by connecting them to work opportunities in environmental nonprofits, grant makers, and government sectors.
Benefits of Environmental Fellows Program (EFP) at the Yale School of the Environment
- A bast stipend of $15,000 with $1,500 - $2,500 in supplementary assistance will be given through multiple disbursement throughout the summer. Final payement 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.
Environmental Fellows Program (EFP) at the Yale School of the Environment Requirements
To be eligible for this program you must:
- Be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA/DREAMers). International students are ineligible, except those that are Yale students (In other words: only international students studying at Yale may apply).
- Have completed at least one year of graduate study by the start of the fellowship program and be currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program. Students graduating from master's and doctoral programs in 2026 are welcome to apply, as are those graduating in winter of 2025.
Application Date and Process
- Application form
- A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
- Graduate school transcript
- Two letters of recommendation - *All letters of recommendation must be received by the January 4 deadline. You can request recommendation letters before submitting your final application. Applications may be submitted before recommenders upload their letters.
Application Deadline
01 December, 2025
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