Your guide to top fellowships in climate & sustainability

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For those who are actively looking for fellowships to join, today I have a list for you.

One of the fellowships on the list is Climate Change: Learning for Action – Terra.do Climate Fellowship, a programme that gives participants an immersive experience in understanding climate challenges across sectors like energy, agriculture, finance, and policy.

Applicants who join will work on real projects and team assignments, developing solutions to climate problems while building practical skills in problem-solving, communication, and systems thinking. 

To participate, applicants need to submit a brief application highlighting their interest in climate action, any relevant experience, and how they hope to apply the skills gained. 

Selected participants then engage in interactive classes, workshops, and collaborative projects over 12 weeks, gaining both knowledge and leadership experience to advance careers in climate solutions.

This is also a great chance to connect with mentors, experts, and a global community of peers.

Below is a list of available programmes to browse through:

• Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship – Africa-Australia Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture
  This leadership fellowship supports African women agricultural scientists and researchers working in climate-responsive agriculture. It offers leadership training, mentoring, and networking opportunities to strengthen women’s leadership in agricultural research and climate-resilient agrifood systems across Africa.

• ODI Fellowship Scheme
  The programme is a prestigious fellowship that places early-career economists and statisticians in government ministries and public institutions in developing countries for two years. Fellows contribute to economic policy, data analysis, and development planning while gaining practical public sector experience.

• Building Power Resource Center (BPRC) Fellowship
  This fellowship supports emerging leaders working on climate justice, environmental advocacy, and community power building. Participants contribute to initiatives that strengthen grassroots movements and advance equitable climate solutions through research, collaboration, and strategic support.

• AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship 2026
  Designed for young leaders addressing youth health challenges, this global fellowship focuses on tackling non-communicable diseases. Fellows receive funding, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities and participate in global events through the One Young World network.

• Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Emergency Management Fellowship (Cohort III)
  This professional training fellowship aims to strengthen Africa’s capacity to manage public health emergencies. The programme equips fellows with skills in emergency preparedness, response coordination, and leadership within national public health institutions.

• United Nations University International Institute for Global Health PhD Fellowship
  Offered as a visiting research opportunity, this PhD fellowship supports doctoral candidates already enrolled in a PhD programme. It enables researchers working on global health, health systems, and health equity to collaborate with UNU-IIGH scholars and contribute to the institute’s research programmes.

• Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships Program 2026
  This fellowship programme supports Master’s, PhD, and medical students undertaking international research projects in life sciences, medicine, agriculture, and related fields. Funding is provided for research exchanges and scientific collaboration across institutions.

• Harvard University South Africa Fellowship Program
  Targeted at mid-career South African professionals, this fellowship allows participants to spend a year at Harvard as visiting fellows. During the programme, fellows take courses and engage with research, faculty, and professional networks across Harvard’s schools.

• Climate Change: Learning for Action – Terra.do Climate Fellowship

  This 12-week global online fellowship helps professionals understand the climate crisis and identify career pathways in climate action. Participants learn from climate experts through lectures, workshops, and hands-on projects covering topics such as climate science, policy, finance, energy systems, and climate justice. The programme also provides mentorship, networking with a global community of climate professionals, and career support to help fellows transition into climate-related roles.

• AGYLE 2026: GreenTech for Impact – Young Leaders Shaping Climate-Smart Economies

  This international leadership programme brings together emerging leaders and entrepreneurs from Africa and Europe who are working on sustainable and climate-related innovation. Participants collaborate on GreenTech solutions such as renewable energy, climate technology, and resource management while building cross-regional partnerships. The programme includes workshops, networking events, and a fully funded ‘Live Week’ in Berlin where fellows engage with policymakers, companies, and innovators to develop ideas for climate-smart and sustainable economic development.

To help you out, here are a few tips on how you can apply for these fellowships and make your application stand out.