Deadline: September 2, 2025
Applications are open for the Yale Peace Fellowship 2026. The Yale Peace Fellowship, hosted by the International Leadership Center (ILC) at Yale University, brings together 16 rising leaders each year who are working on the frontlines of conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and post-conflict reconciliation. Fellows come from a range of professional backgrounds—including civil society, diplomacy, politics, religion, and social enterprise—and are selected for their demonstrated impact and commitment to reach their full potential as peace leaders.
The program provides:
- Structured time to reflect on the nature of modern conflict
- Training in negotiation and leadership skills
- Opportunities to learn from peers and international experts
- Membership of a growing network of innovative peace leaders working across sectors and regions
The Fellowship is designed to support leaders at a critical moment in their careers—offering space to learn, connect, and prepare for the challenges ahead. It is a space for thoughtful engagement with the strategic dilemmas and dimensions of peace leadership today. In a world where formal mechanisms for peace are often under strain, and where local innovation and leadership is increasingly vital, the Yale Peace Fellowship seeks to strengthen the capacity of those working to prevent violence and repair divided communities.
Program Components
- A week-long in-person seminar at Yale University, held April 13-17, 2026
- Interactive virtual sessions, held bi-weekly from January through May 2026
- An international study trip to learn from peace efforts on the ground. Fellows will travel to the UAE from February 1-5, 2026, to participate in the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity’s annual ceremony and convening; engage with leading interfaith initiatives; and interact with a global network of peacebuilders and mediators.
Costs
- 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.
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).
Application
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.
For more information, visit Yale Peace Fellowship.
