The 2025 Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program is now accepting applications. This program, fully funded and hosted by Yale University, offers a transformative four-month residency at Yale’s Jackson School of Global Affairs and its International Leadership Center.
Running annually from mid-August to mid-December, the program is designed to support emerging global leaders by fostering intellectual growth, personal development, and professional networking.
Program Overview
The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program offers selected Fellows the chance to expand their leadership skills, connect with peers, and immerse themselves in an intellectually stimulating environment.
Through a mix of seminars, panels, collaborative projects, and individual mentoring, Fellows engage with Yale’s vibrant academic community.
Each year, a carefully chosen group of diverse Fellows live and work together on Yale’s campus, exchanging ideas, strengthening skills, and building networks that will support their future work as leaders in their fields.
Fellows come from varied backgrounds but share qualities of integrity, energy, creativity, and a demonstrated commitment to impacting their communities and industries.
These leaders commit to inspiring and motivating others and strive ambitiously to reach their full potential.
Eligibility Criteria
- Career Experience: Applicants should have 5-25 years of professional experience with significant accomplishments at regional, national, or international levels. Although the typical age of a Fellow is 39, there are no strict age restrictions.
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of countries outside the United States. While dual citizenship with the U.S. is permitted, preference is given to those whose work centers outside the United States.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required to ensure effective participation in the program.
- Residency Requirement: Fellows must reside at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, for the full duration of the program from mid-August through mid-December.
Program Benefits
- Stipend: Fellows receive a taxable stipend to cover living expenses in New Haven.
- Housing: Fellows are provided with a modestly furnished one or two-bedroom apartment for the program’s duration.
- Health Insurance: Medical coverage is included.
- Travel: Round-trip travel from the Fellow’s home country to New Haven is provided.
Program Components
Weekly Seminars
- Good Society: Fellows present their vision and professional work, sharing their contributions to building a “good society.”
- Salon Discussions: Fellows host distinguished guests to discuss key topics, challenging and expanding their perspectives.
Personal Development
Fellows receive both individual and group coaching along with skills development training. They can audit any of Yale’s 2,000+ courses, work on collaborative projects, and engage in independent research.
Event Hosting
Fellows participate in panels and give talks across campus, offering their insights to students and faculty, making them highly sought-after resources at Yale.
Mentorship
Fellows mentor Yale students who serve as liaisons, assisting with events and helping Fellows integrate into campus life.
Networking Opportunities
Fellows build a global network by connecting with their cohort and previous World Fellows. Yale’s campus provides ample opportunities to connect with faculty, students, and peers over shared interests and goals.
The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program provides a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals who are ready to take their impact to a global scale.
Application link
To get more information and application form, visit https://worldfellows.yale.edu/.
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