Deadline: December 3, 2025
Are you an exceptional mid-career professional seeking to expand your global impact and leadership influence? The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program 2026 at Yale University is now accepting applications. This prestigious, fully funded fellowship offers a unique four-month residential experience designed to build global networks, deepen leadership skills, and foster meaningful collaborations at one of the world’s leading universities.
This guide provides full details on the programme structure, eligibility, benefits, and how to apply.
About the Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program 2026
The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program 2026 is hosted by Yale University’s International Leadership Center within the Jackson School of Global Affairs in New Haven, USA. The fellowship brings together a diverse cohort of outstanding leaders from around the world for a transformative four-month residential programme.
Fellows engage in a rigorous schedule that includes academic exploration, leadership development, and intensive networking. They contribute actively to Yale’s intellectual life while benefiting from the university’s world-class resources and community.
Programme Timeline and Duration
- Application Deadline: 3 December 2025
- Programme Duration: Mid-August to Mid-December 2026
- Location: Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
This is a full-time residential fellowship. Fellows must commit to being in residence at Yale for the entire duration of the programme.
Programme Benefits
Selected fellows receive comprehensive support to fully participate in the programme:
- Taxable Stipend: Covers living expenses during the fellowship.
- Furnished Accommodation: One- or two-bedroom apartment provided for the duration of the stay.
- Medical Insurance: Full coverage for fellows during the programme.
- Round-Trip Travel: Economy class travel from fellows’ home countries to Yale University.
This generous support ensures fellows can focus fully on their leadership development and contributions without financial stress.
Programme Activities
Fellows are immersed in a dynamic environment that blends academic, professional, and personal growth:
- Audit Yale courses to expand their knowledge base.
- Present their work, visions, and perspectives in seminars and panels.
- Mentor Yale students and receive personalised coaching.
- Host distinguished guests and participate in high-level dialogues.
- Engage in individual or collaborative projects addressing pressing global challenges.
- Contribute to Yale’s vibrant intellectual community.
Eligibility Criteria
The programme targets established and emerging leaders from diverse fields. To apply, candidates must:
- Be 5 to 25 years into their professional career (mid-career professionals).
- Be citizens of a country other than the United States. Dual U.S. citizens are eligible, but preference is given to candidates whose work is focused outside the U.S.
- Demonstrate fluency in English.
- Be available to reside at Yale for the full programme duration.
The average age of selected fellows is approximately 39, but there is no formal minimum or maximum age limit.
Selection Criteria
Applicants are assessed based on the following key factors:
- Outstanding Record of Achievement and Integrity – Demonstrated excellence and leadership in their field.
- Commitment to Building a Better Society – Proven dedication to positive impact at local, national, or international levels.
- Leadership Potential – Clear evidence of future impact and global influence.
- Innovative and Strategic Thinking – Ability to think critically, creatively, and entrepreneurially.
- Contribution to Yale Community – Capacity to enrich Yale’s campus life through mentorship, engagement, and sharing unique perspectives.
The programme is highly competitive, with cohorts carefully selected to ensure diversity in geography, profession, and perspective.
Why Apply?
Becoming a World Fellow offers more than just academic exposure—it’s a gateway to a lifelong network of influential leaders. Fellows leave Yale equipped with fresh insights, stronger leadership capacities, and meaningful global connections that amplify their impact.
Application Process
Interested applicants are encouraged to prepare their materials well ahead of the deadline. This includes personal statements, reference letters, and supporting documents that clearly demonstrate their leadership journey and vision for global impact.
- Application Deadline: 3 December 2025
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