India Fellowship Program Details

Qualifications

Ashoka-Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps seeks postgraduate students and working professionals (2+ years of experience) with analytical and project management backgrounds who are excited to make an impact through smart energy and climate solutions. Fellows are selected for their ability to perform quantitative analyses, manage projects and help facilitate organizational change. Our core fellowship requirements are:

• At the time of application, enrolled in a postgraduate certificate or degree program studying business, engineering, sustainability, environmental management, public policy, or other relevant subjects. OR An early career working professional graduated not before July 1, 2021 (with at least 2 years of relevant work experience), and passionate about sustainability
• Self-starter with project management and leadership experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• A passion for solving environmental challenges.
• Eligibility to work in India for 3 months or 5 months full time between April and September 2026.

Compensation

The India fellows are paid INR 50,000 per month for the duration of their fellowship.

How to apply

Climate Corps looks for students who are passionate about the environment and equipped with the technical and interpersonal skills to be a sustainability leader. Our process is as follows:

1. Recruit 

We will be hosting events throughout September to December 2025 for prospective applicants to learn more about the Climate Corps India Program. For any India program recruitment-related questions, please email climatecorpsindia@ashoka.edu.in.

2. Apply

• If you are a postgraduate student, apply in Phase I of the application between September 1 and October 26, 2025, 11:59 pm IST.
• If you are an early career working professional, apply in Phase II of the application between December 1, 2025, and January 4, 2026, 11:59 pm IST.

3. Interview

If your application is successful, you will be called for a virtual interview where we will evaluate your qualifications. These interviews are compared to the requirements of host organizations to determine suitable matches. Shortlisted Phase I applicants will have their interviews between September and October 2025. Shortlisted Phase II applicants can expect an interview between December 2025 and January 2026.

4. Matches

Matching with host organizations will happen between February and March 2026, based on your profile, interest, and mutual preferences.

5. Confirm 

We connect you with your potential host organization supervisor for final confirmation. This conversation is an opportunity for you and the host to get to know one another and ensure a successful match.

• Download our fellow brochure
• See the fellow job description

Contact

If you have queries about the Climate Corps India program, please contact us at climatecorpsindia@ashoka.edu.in.

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