We are happy to announce that we are accepting applications for the Yale Conservation Scholars - Early Leadership Initiative and the Environmental Fellows Program.

Led by Dr. Dorceta Taylor, Program Director and Principal Investigator, the Yale Conservation Scholars – Early Leadership Initiative (YCS- ELI) is a 9-week paid summer opportunity for undergraduates interested in conservation. YCS-ELI is dedicated to creating a diverse environment that uplifts and supports students traditionally underrepresented in the conservation field and who are interested in careers in the sector. Candidates of any identity and background are welcome to apply.

The Environmental Fellows Program (EFP) at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE) is a 12-week summer fellowship opportunity that seeks to diversify the environmental field by cultivating the career aspirations of master’s and doctoral students from historically underrepresented groups by connecting students to work opportunities in environmental nonprofits, grantmakers, and government sectors.

You must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA/DREAMers) to apply. International students are ineligible

Members of underrepresented socio-cultural or geographic groups, including first-generation college students, veterans, African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or economically disadvantaged individuals, are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates of any identity and background are welcome to apply.

Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, January 10th at 11:59 pm EST. All applications must be submitted on our website at https://jedsi.submittable.com/submit.