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Yale World Fellows Program 2027 in the USA (Fellowship for Mid-Career Leaders)
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Program Overview
The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program brings a group of accomplished mid-career professionals from around the world to Yale University each year. Fellows spend four months in residence at Yale, from mid-August to mid-December, to study, share knowledge and build networks. The programme was established in 2002 and has a network of more than 450 World Fellows in over 100 countries.
Applicants must be citizens of a country other than the United States and fluent in English. Applications for the 2027 programme are open and close on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. There is a 20 US dollar application fee. Fellows pay no tuition or fees to Yale, and they receive a taxable living stipend, a furnished apartment, medical insurance and round-trip travel from their home country. This page was last checked against the Yale website on 7 October 2026.
Key Information
Host Country
United States
Funding Type
Fully Funded
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
Citizens of countries other than the United States
Category
Fully Funded
Applications Open
Open now; closes 2 December 2026 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time
Status
Accepting Applications
Scholarship Benefits
Taxable stipend to cover the cost of living in New Haven
A modest, furnished one or two-bedroom apartment for the length of the programme
Medical insurance
Round-trip travel from your home country
No tuition or fees are paid to Yale University
Not covered: the 20 US dollar application fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizen of a country other than the United States
- Dual citizens with the United States can apply, but preference goes to candidates whose work is focused outside the United States
- Fluent in English
- An established mid-career professional; there is no minimum or maximum age limit
Guides for this scholarship
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Required Documents
Online application
CV or resume of no more than 3 pages (required)
Personal statement of no more than 600 words (required)
Three letters of recommendation, requested through the online application (required)
Brief video statement (required)
Application fee of 20 US dollars
How to Apply
1
Create an account in Yale's online application
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Upload your CV and personal statement, and record the brief video statement
3
Request three letters of recommendation through the system
4
Pay the 20 US dollar application fee
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Submit before Wednesday 2 December 2026 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time
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Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
It varies by program and by your previous education. Some providers accept other English tests, and some waive the test if your earlier degree was taught in English. Check the official program requirements before you apply.
The official deadline is 12/2/2026. We highly recommend submitting your application at least a week prior to avoid server congestion.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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