Core details, official source pages, and recent changes for this award.
Deadline
December 22, 2025
Academic level
Graduate
Discipline
Public service
Citizenship
International applicants
Eligibility
Graduate students from diverse backgrounds with a range of experiences.; Must be eligible to work in the United States for US fellowships.; Welcome applications from all graduate degree and graduate certificate program students.; International students are welcome to apply.; Candidates for US fellowships must be eligible to work in the United States during the summer.; Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
Applicants are responsible for seeking work authorization.; Applicants must obtain work authorization early enough to receive it before their start date.; Students should contact their Designated School Official (DSO) after applying.; Fellows should work with their host organization to obtain an employment confirmation letter.; Apply for a Social Security number after receiving work authorization.; Fellows must be able to verify their identity and eligibility to work.
Overview of the EDF Climate Corps US Fellows program, a summer fellowship for graduate students focused on climate change solutions. Application for summer 2026 is closed.
Project details for Kusi Manu's 2024 fellowship with WE ACT for Environmental Justice, focusing on climate action and environmental justice in Northern Manhattan.
Frequently asked questions about work authorization for the EDF Climate Corps fellowship, covering CPT, OPT, and J-1 visa programs for international students.
Policy on work authorization and immigration sponsorship for Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps fellows, outlining requirements and EDF's non-sponsorship stance.