Fully Funded Yale Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellowship Program 2026

October 9, 2025

The prestigious Yale Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellowship Program 2026 is now open for applications! This fully funded, four-month residential leadership program takes place at Yale University’s International Leadership Center, housed within the Jackson School of Global Affairs. Running annually from mid-August to mid-December, the program invites mid-career emerging global leaders to join a dynamic community dedicated to intellectual growth, leadership development, and global impact.

The World Fellows Program offers an unmatched opportunity to expand your global vision, engage with diverse leaders, and grow both personally and professionally. Fellows actively contribute to Yale’s academic life through talks, panels, mentoring students, auditing courses, and participating in collaborative projects. This is a unique platform to develop your leadership skills while building a powerful international network.

Fellowship Components

Weekly Seminars: Present your vision for creating a better world, share your professional work, and contribute to the discourse on building the ‘good society.’
Salon Discussions: Host and participate in conversations with distinguished guests on vital global topics.
Personal Development: Receive individualized coaching, participate in skills training, audit Yale’s extensive course offerings, and engage in research or collaborative projects.
Hosting Events: Take part in talks and panels across Yale, sharing your expertise with students and faculty.
Mentoring Students: Guide Yale students as their mentor and liaison, fostering deep campus engagement.
Networking: Expand your global network through connections with your cohort, other World Fellows worldwide, faculty, and students.

Benefits of the Fellowship

A taxable stipend to cover living expenses in New Haven
A furnished one or two-bedroom apartment for the duration of the program
Comprehensive medical insurance
Round-trip travel from your home country to New Haven

Name of Organizer

Yale University

Requirements / Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the 2026 World Fellows Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Have between five and twenty-five years of professional experience, with significant accomplishments at a regional, national, or international level. (The average age is 39, but there is no strict age limit.)
2. Be a citizen of a country other than the United States. Dual citizens including the U.S. are eligible but preference is given to candidates whose work focuses outside the U.S.
3. Be fluent in English, with excellent command necessary for full participation.
4. Be able to reside at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, for the full program duration, mid-August through mid-December 2026.