Yale World Fellows program Yale World Fellows is an international fellowship program at Yale University for mid-career emerging leaders who have distinguished themselves in their profession, discipline, or geographic region. Each year, between fifteen and twenty participants, known as World Fellows, reside at Yale for the fall academic term. Applications to the Yale World Fellows program are accepted from across sectors and around the world. Each class of Fellows is a unique group: geographically balanced, and representative of a wide range of professions, talents, and perspectives. To be eligible, applicants must: be in the mid-career stage Fellows are at least five, and typically not more than twenty, years into their careers, with demonstrated work accomplishments, and a clear indication of future contributions and excellence. The average age of a World Fellow is 39, though there is no minimum or maximum age limit. be fluent in English An excellent command of the English language is essential. be a citizen of a country other than the United States While dual citizens are eligible, preference is given to candidates whose work is focused outside the US Selection criteria include: An established record of extraordinary achievement and integrity; Commitment to engagement in crucial issues and to making a difference at the national or international level; Promise of a future career of leadership and notable impact; Special capacity for critical, creative, entrepreneurial, and strategic thinking; Likelihood to benefit from participation in the Program and to contribute to global understanding at Yale; Commitment to a rigorous program of activities, to full-time residence at Yale for the entire duration of the program, and to mentoring students and speaking frequently on campus Deadline: December 3, 2014 For more information: worldfellows.yale.edu/apply/want-be-world-fellow
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