Yale World Fellows Program 2027 for Mid-Career Leaders Worldwide, Including Africa

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Apply for the 2027 Yale World Fellows Program, a four-month residential fellowship in the USA for leaders from outside the US. Deadline 2 Dec 2026.

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Overview

Yale University's Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program is open for 2027 applications. It is a four-month, full-time fellowship in New Haven, USA, run by the Jackson School of Global Affairs.

It is for leaders from outside the United States, including Africa, who are 5 to 25 years into their careers and already making an impact.

Fellows live at Yale from mid-August to mid-December, take part in seminars and coaching, audit classes and mentor students.

Deadline: Wednesday, 2 December 2026 at 2:00 PM US Eastern Time.

Application fee: Yale charges a $20 application fee.

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.

Programme Expectations and Benefits

What fellows do

Live at Yale full time from mid-August to mid-December.
Join weekly seminars where fellows share their vision and host distinguished guests.
Receive individual and group coaching and skills training.
Audit Yale courses and work on projects or research.
Give talks, join panels and mentor Yale students.

Compensation package

A taxable stipend to cover living costs in New Haven.
A modest, furnished one- or two-bedroom apartment.
Medical insurance.
Round-trip travel from your home country.

How to Apply for the Yale World Fellows Program 2027

Read the eligibility and application details on the official Yale World Fellows website (Official Notice link below).
Create an account on the online application (Apply Now link below). There are no paper forms.
Upload your CV or resume (maximum 3 pages) and a personal statement (maximum 600 words).
Request three letters of recommendation through the system.
Record and submit a short video statement.
Pay the $20 application fee and submit before 2 December 2026, 2:00 PM US Eastern Time.

Final decisions are emailed to all applicants by the end of April.

Apply Now: Apply on the Official Website

Official Notice: View the Official Opportunity Notice

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Organisation

Yale University, Jackson School of Global Affairs (International Leadership Center)

Location

New Haven, Connecticut

Type

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