Yale World Fellows Program 2026 – Professional Leadership Fellowship

Admission to the World Fellows program is highly competitive. We receive thousands of applications from around the globe for an extremely limited number of fellowships. Each cohort of Fellows is geographically balanced and represents a wide range of professions, talents, experience, cultures, people, and perspectives.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 3 December 2025
2. Value: Taxable stipend, furnished 1-2 bedroom apartment, medical insurance, round-trip travel from home country
3. Category: Fully Funded, Fellowship
4. Sponsor: Yale University
5. Eligible Country: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for Yale World Fellows Program 2026 – Professional Leadership Fellowship

1. Applicants should be between five and twenty-five years into their professional careers, with demonstrated and significant accomplishments at a regional, national, or international level. The average age of a World Fellow is 39, though there is no minimum or maximum age limit.
2. Applicants must be citizens of a country other than the United States. While applicants who hold dual citizenship with the United States are eligible, strong preference is given to candidates whose work is focused outside the United States.
3. Applicants must be fluent in English. An excellent command of the English language is essential to successfully participating in the program.
4. World Fellows are required to be in residence at Yale University in New Haven for the entirety of the program which runs from mid-August through mid-December.

Benefits of Yale World Fellows Program 2026 – Professional Leadership Fellowship

1. A taxable stipend to cover the costs of living in New Haven
2. A modest, furnished, one or two-bedroom apartment for the duration of the program
3. Medical insurance
4. Round-trip travel from home country

How to Apply

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Application Deadline

03 December, 2025

Application Link(s)

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