Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs - Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program 2027

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About Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs - Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program

The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program is a four-month, full-time residential program for leaders with demonstrated impact based out of Yale’s International Leadership Center and housed within the Jackson School of Global Affairs. 

Each year, the Program selects a diverse cohort of World Fellows to spend four months together in residence at Yale University to grow intellectually, share knowledge, strengthen skills and expand networks. The Program runs annually from mid-August to mid-December.

Established in 2002, the Program now has a network of over 450 World Fellows contributing to their communities in over 100 countries, connected to each other and to Yale.

• School: The Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs

Benefits of Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs - Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program

Benefits of the program:

• A taxable living allowance will help with living expenses in New Haven.
• For the length of the program, a modest, furnished one- or two-bedroom apartment.
• Medical protection.
• Travel from home country round-trip.

Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs - Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program Requirements

Who can apply?

• Applicants must have 5–25 years of professional experience, accompanied by notable achievements in regional, national, or international contexts.
• The average age is 39, with no minimum or maximum age limit.
• Must be a non-U.S. citizen; preference for those working outside the U.S.
• Fluency in English is required for full participation in the program.
• Must reside at Yale University, New Haven, from mid-August to mid-December.

Application Date and Process

Apply online for the World Fellows Program—no fees required. You can edit and submit your application at any time before the deadline.

Required materials:

• Résumé/CV (max three pages)
• Personal statement (max 600 words)
• Three recommendation letters
• Short video statement

Application Deadline

03 December, 2026

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