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Position Title: Environmental Fellows Program

Organization: Yale School of the Environment

Location: Varies

Organization Overview:  Students at Yale School of the Environment (YSE) gain the knowledge and leadership skills necessary to create a sustainable future for themselves and future generations. They are part of 14 master’s and three doctoral programs, including joint- and dual-degrees offered in collaboration with departments and schools across Yale and with external peer institutions. YSE also hosts more than 20 unique centers, programs, and initiatives that foster groundbreaking research, sponsor internship opportunities, and host engaging conferences and events that elevate diverse voices and ideas in numerous fields of study.

Position Overview: The Environmental Fellows Program (EFP) at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE) is a 12-week summer fellowship opportunity that seeks to diversify the environmental field by cultivating the career aspirations of master’s and doctoral students from historically underrepresented groups by connecting students to work opportunities in environmental nonprofits, grant makers, and government sectors.

This program arose out of a collaboration between University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability, the Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA), and the C.S. Mott Foundation. The collaborators recognized the need for a program to identify and train diverse students to work in environmental and philanthropic sectors. This fellowship is supported by several philanthropic organizations.

The Environmental Fellows Program is looking for future leaders and decision-makers in the rapidly changing fields of conservation, justice, equity, and philanthropy. The program is looking for graduate students who:

• want to broaden their environmental knowledge and perspectives;
• want to build their leadership and communication skills;
• who want to gain valuable work experience;
• are passionate about diversifying the environmental field;
• are committed to supporting and advocating for the principles of equity and inclusion;
• are interested in learning about environmental grantmaking and its impacts on local, national, and international environmental work;
• want to be a part of an emerging network.

Duties: During the fellowship, host site mentors will meet regularly with fellows to discuss work progress. Over the course of the program, fellows are expected to:

• Complete the pre- and post-program evaluations
• Produce biweekly journal entries
• Write blog posts
• Conduct at least one informational interview
• Participate in program webinars
• Fulfill the requirements of their host sites

Qualifications: 

• An interest in the environment
• Must have finished at least one year of graduate or doctoral study by the start of your summer placement
• A U.S. citizen, permanent resident or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA/DREAMers)

Pay: Accepted students will receive a base stipend of $13,000 paid in regular disbursements throughout the summer, as well as a small travel award for travel required as part of the fellowship.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2024

How to Apply: Please use the online application for more information as well as how to apply.