Applications for the Summer Environmental Fellowship (SEF) and the Climate Technologies Fellowship are now open!
The SEF provides funding for summer research or internships in the environmental field, while the Climate Technologies Fellowship exclusively supports students conducting summer research related to climate technologies. Both fellowships are open to all Yale undergraduates (except graduating seniors) with an interest in the environment.
The application deadline is March 6, 2026. Applications should be submitted through the Student Grants Database.
Overview of the Summer Environmental Fellowship
For more than 20 years, the Summer Environmental Fellowship has empowered students to explore pressing environmental challenges through meaningful summer internships and research opportunities. From local fieldwork to global policy analysis, the SEF has funded hundreds of students whose work spans disciplines, geographies, and sectors.
Read about last summer’s projects and explore student profiles on our Instagram using the hashtag #EVSTSEFSpotlight.
The maximum award amount is $4,000, and the fellowship may be combined with other funding sources for additional support. Funded experiences must provide substantive environmental research or training opportunities.
Past SEF-funded experiences include:
- Internships with environmental organizations
- Positions at governmental agencies
- Field- or laboratory-based research projects at Yale or other institutions
- Senior thesis research
Overview of the Climate Technologies Fellowship
Established in 2022, the Climate Technologies Fellowship is awarded by the Environmental Studies Program to one Yale College student whose summer research focuses on advancing or improving climate-related technologies. The fellowship is made possible through the generosity of John M. Amatruda, MD ’66.
The maximum award amount is $5,000, and the fellowship may be combined with other funding sources for additional support. One award is offered each year.
Read about last summer’s Climate Technologies Fellowship project and explore additional Yale fellowship funding for conservation and environmental summer experiences. Follow our Instagram and newsletter for details about an EVST Peer Mentors summer opportunities drop-in advising session on January 23.