Become a Climate Corps Host UNITED STATES
Hosting a Climate Corps fellow is a low-cost, low-risk way to advance your sustainability goals.
Climate Corps® is an innovative fellowship program that trains talented and passionate graduate students and pairs them with companies and public institutions dedicated to meeting their climate and energy goals.
We exist to build and mobilize a diverse Climate Workforce that will have an exponential impact on the climate crisis.
Fellows spend a summer designing tools and recommendations to accomplish emissions reduction goals by road mapping climate commitments, reducing energy consumption, procuring renewable energy, electrifying fleets, and engaging suppliers.
By the Numbers
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members of our growing global network of alumni and host partners
Project Types
Our main project areas are listed below. A full list of past projects and partner companies can be found on our Project Database.
Animal Agriculture
Implement strategies to reduce emissions from animal agriculture and create a climate-stable, resilient, and just food future.
Past Projects
Climate Commitments and Roadmaps
Analyze, road map and implement climate commitments including greenhouse gas accounting, Net Zero goals and Science-Based Targets.
Past Projects
Environmental and Climate Justice
Advance climate equity plans, establish and track ECJ metrics, create and/or advance community engagement plans, and facilitate stakeholder buy-in at host organizations.
Past Projects
Food Waste
In partnership with ReFED, benchmark and implement food waste reduction strategies that can significantly reduce GHG emissions.
Past Projects
Renewables and Energy Efficiency
Develop targeted strategies to implement on-site and off-site renewable energy and scale energy efficiency.
Past Projects
Supplier Engagement and Scope 3
Collect, analyze and report Scope 3 emissions and engage suppliers in climate and sustainability initiatives.
Past Projects
Sustainable Finance
Catalyze investors and financial institutions to accelerate climate action.
Past Projects
Zero-Emission Vehicles and Fleet Transition
Develop targeted strategies to electrify medium and heavy-duty vehicle fleets.
Past Projects
Program Timeline
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October 1, 2023
Host application opens
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December 8, 2023
Final application deadline for projects seeking EDF-funding. Early application deadline for host-funded projects.
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January 19, 2024
Final application deadline for host-funded projects
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March-April
Your team is custom matched with a fellow best suited for your project
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Late May
Fellows attend a week-long training to build skills and knowledge for their fellowships
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June-August
Summer fellowships take place, on-site or remotely
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September
Fellows, alumni, and hosts attend the annual Climate Corps Summit
Featured Host Organizations
Over the last 16 years, Climate Corps has played an important role in Environmental Defense Fund’s (EDF) efforts to achieve its mission of building a vital Earth for everyone. Climate Corps bolsters sustainability teams’ capacity to advance climate solutions while building the next generation of climate leaders.
Learn more about past projects and the companies that we’ve worked with by exploring our Project Database.
Host Requirements
- Submit Host Application by early deadline of December 8, 2023 (for priority fellow matching), or final deadline of January 19, 2024.
- Hire fellows at a salary of at least $1,400 per week for 10-12 weeks, plus $1,400 for participation in the Fellow Training. For a 10 week project, the total cost is at least $15,400. The expectation is that fellows work 40 hours/week. Many companies hire fellows as interns, contractors, or through a third-party. There is no fee or cost to EDF.
- Provide a supportive high-level project sponsor, as well as an accessible direct supervisor for the duration of the fellowship. The direct supervisor should have the capacity to meet with the fellow on a weekly basis at minimum.
- Provide EDF with periodic updates on project progress upon request after fellowship completion.
- For more details, please review the Host-Paid Application or visit our FAQ page
In 2024, EDF Climate Corps will only be able to fund projects in the public sector that specifically address environmental justice and/or community engagement. Any public sector hosts with projects outside of this project category are encouraged to secure funding to pay the fellow directly and apply through the Host-Funded Application.
- Submit EDF-Funded Host Application by December 8, 2023.
- Provide a supportive high-level project sponsor, as well as an accessible direct supervisor for the duration of the fellowship. The direct supervisor should have the capacity to meet with the fellow on a weekly basis at minimum.
- Provide EDF with periodic updates on project progress upon request after fellowship completion.
- For more details, please review the EDF-Funded Host Application or visit our FAQ page
Ready to apply or have more questions?
Reach out to our team to learn more about hosting a Climate Corps fellow.