ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants should:

Be accomplished in the field of peace and reconciliation

Have a track record of strong leadership and a drive to grow professionally.

Demonstrate commitment to cross-cultural understanding.

Be fluent in English.

Peace Fellows must be available to fully participate in all parts of the program, including in-person for two weeks of the program: a week-long international study trip (February 1-5, 2026) and a convening on Yale University’s campus in New Haven (April 13-17, 2026).

The application process for admission to the Peace Fellows Program is done entirely online. There are no paper forms to complete or mail. There is no application fee or other cost to apply or participate. All costs for travel, lodging, food, etc. associated with the program will be covered.

Prior to the deadline, you may work on your application at any time and submit it when you are ready. After creating an account and accessing the online application, you can upload materials and request your letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to submit a résumé/curriculum vitae (maximum three pages), a brief video statement, a personal statement (maximum 600 words), and one letter of recommendation.

Admission is highly competitive. Each cohort of fellows is geographically balanced and represents a wide range of professions, talents, experiences, cultures, people, and perspectives.

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2026 Yale Peace Fellowship. The application deadline for the 2026 program is September 2, 2025, at 14:00 pm.

BENEFIT:

There is no application fee or other related cost to participate. All costs for travel, lodging, food, etc., associated with the program will be covered.