Deadline: April 18, 2025

This international fellowship program invites participants from different fields including government, advocacy, communities, media and technology, arts, business, entrepreneurship, and energy and food producers which will bring a diverse range of ideas and experiences. Indo-Pacific fellowship program in the USA and New Zealand will promote valuable discussions that combine various perspectives and help create a future where food and energy systems are sustainable and reliable. This will be done by exploring different approaches, storytelling, and through captivating experiences.

Fellows will explore strategies that provide safe access to necessary resources including personal food security and societal energy transformation. Indo-Pacific global Fellowship program will include in-person sessions in Hawai‘i and New Zealand along with online meetings. Fellows will work with renowned professionals and will engage in collaborative tasks designed to enhance their knowledge, networks, and leadership skills. The links and skills they gain will assist them in bringing positive change in their societies and beyond.

Benefits

• The Fellowship will cover round-trip airfare to/from the program locations.
• The host organization will cover the Program fee and materials cost.
• Accommodation will be provided.
• Travel insurance will be included.
• Meals will be provided.
• Some applicable visa-related costs will be covered.
• Opportunity to have a fully funded trip to the USA and New Zealand.

Eligibility

• Applicants should have 5 to 10 years of professional leadership experience in any aspect of food and energy systems as elected officials, government agency representatives, advocacy group leaders, topic experts, community and industry leaders, artists, activists, and social and business entrepreneurs.
• Applicants past experiences or current work should have a focus on the Indo-Pacific region.
• Applicants from all over the world can apply.
• Applicants must fully commit to two weeks of in-person sessions in October and November 2025 and one week in May 2026, plus regular virtual sessions in between and a final project to implement during and after the program.

Required Documents

• English language test score (such as IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC)
• Current passport with validity through the end of 2026.
• One letter of reference from a professional contact.
• Cover letter.
• CV
• Video response.

Application

• Applicants should read the application guidelines and specific requirements of the program before completing the form.
• The application should be completed in English.
• First create an account on Submittable.
• Enter the verification code sent in your email.
• Start filling out the application form by entering your personal information.
• Enter your contact details.
• Answer mcqs-type questions.
• Upload cover letter.
• Upload your CV.
• Mention your current job details.
• Answer essay-type application questions within word limits.
• Upload a video response about reasons for applying to this program at this point in your life.
• Enter contact details of referees.
• Answer the additional information asked.
• Type your name as an electronic signature.
• Read carefully and then agree to the terms and conditions.
• Click ‘submit’ to submit your application form.

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