Requirements

Eligibility (Required)

• Citizen of a country other than the United States. Dual US citizens can apply, but strong preference goes to people whose work is focused outside the US.

• Between 5 and 25 years into your professional career, with significant achievements at regional, national or international level.

• Fluent in English. No TOEFL or IELTS is needed; English is checked in the final interview.

• Able to live at Yale in New Haven for the whole programme (mid-August to mid-December).

• Full-time students and full-time academics are not accepted. The fellowship is for practitioners.

Age

• There is no minimum or maximum age. The average World Fellow is 39.

Selection Criteria

• A record of extraordinary achievement and integrity.

• Commitment to a good society and positive impact.

• Promise of future leadership and global impact.

• Strong critical, creative, entrepreneurial and strategic thinking.

• Likely to benefit from the programme and add a global perspective at Yale.

• Commitment to full-time residence, mentoring students and speaking often on campus.