The Environmental Studies Program offers two summer fellowship opportunities:
- Summer Environmental Fellowship (SEF)
- Summer Climate Technologies Fellowship
Both fellowships aim to enhance students’ understanding of environmental issues and provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.
Summer Environmental Fellowship (SEF)
- Provides substantive environmental research or training opportunities
- Past experiences include:
- Internships with environmental organizations
- Positions at governmental agencies
- Research projects in field or laboratory settings at Yale or other institutions
- Supports Environmental Studies majors working on senior thesis research
- Maximum award amount: $4000
- Can be combined with other fellowships for additional funding
Summer Climate Technologies Fellowship
- Focuses on technologies related to climate change
- Only one award per year is offered
- Maximum award amount: $5000
- Can be combined with other fellowships for additional funding
Eligibility
- Open to all Yale undergraduates (rising sophomores through rising seniors)
- Applicants should have an interest in environmental issues or climate technologies
Application Process
Students interested in applying for either or both fellowships should visit the Student Grants Database to find the “Summer Environmental Fellowship”. Students are only required to submit one application if they wish to apply to both fellowships; all eligible applicants are considered for the Summer Environmental Fellowship, while those who wish to be considered for the Climate Technologies Fellowship must state in their application that they wish to be considered for both fellowships.
Additional Resources:
- View a full list of past SEF awards
- Explore an interactive map of fellowship locations
- Read about recent SEF experiences on Instagram #EVSTSEFspotlight