Climate Action Fellows Program

About the Program:

Climate Action Fellows bring their expertise and experience to the Salata Institute, and they help to broaden the Institute’s network of decisionmakers. They are highly distinguished professionals from all sectors, working to shape and accelerate the adoption of practical solutions to the climate crisis. Climate Action Fellows undertake independent, self-directed projects that culminate in working papers, publications, media coverage of their work, and convenings. They may also voluntarily contribute to the Salata Institute’s mission and goals by becoming involved in the research projects that the Institute is supporting, or by offering study groups or guest lectures for Harvard students, or by participating in Salata Institute events, and related research endeavors. Fellows strengthen the connections that the Institute forges between research and the decisionmakers who may benefit from the critical knowledge that Harvard University is producing.

Criteria and Expectations:

An applicant’s project interests must closely align with the Salata Institute’s mission. Fellows must be in residence at the Salata Institute at Harvard University’s campus in Cambridge, MA for five days per semester. The Institute provides travel reimbursement for visits to campus according to the duration of a Fellow’s residence. Fellowship appointments are for up to one academic year; extensions for a second year are considered on a case-by-case basis. Harvard University is unable to offer visa sponsorship. International applicants will be considered only if they have work authorization and sponsorship to work in the United States. Acceptance to the program is highly competitive.

To apply: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed in December, March, and May.

• A project proposal (1,200 – 1,500 words) which should include:
  • A thoughtful and well-developed description of the problem and how your work will address it.
  • Your anticipated work products.
  • An explanation of how your background positions you to address this problem.
  • The duration of your residency on campus at Harvard University.
  • Any of the research or student-related activities to which you may wish to contribute.
• Your CV
• Cover letter
• Examples of any similar prior projects.