Program details

Published: November 16, 2018 by EDF Staff

Climate Corps®

Qualifications

Climate Corps seeks graduate students who are motivated to join the climate workforce and who are equipped with the skills to make a meaningful impact on their host organizations. Our core fellowship requirements are:

  • At the time of application, must be enrolled in a graduate certificate or degree program. Past fellows have studied in a variety of fields, including business, engineering, sustainability and environmental management, public policy, data science, writing, and more.
  • Self-starter with project management and leadership experience, including demonstrated success aligning and collaborating across teams.
  • Able to present ideas and engage in discussion with stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
  • Be comfortable using data to solve problems.
  • A passion for solving environmental challenges.
  • Eligibility to work in the United States during summer 2025. See our work authorization policy for more details.
  • Available to attend Climate Corps Foundations Week, held virtually May 19-23, 2025. If you attend a university on a quarter system, you will be able to watch recordings if needed.

Compensation

US fellows are paid at least $1,400 per week for 10-12 weeks, plus $1,400 for participation in the Fellow Training. 

How to apply

1. Prepare

We will be hosting events throughout the fall for prospective applicants to learn more about Climate Corps. If you are interested in learning more, you can:

  • Watch a recording of a 30-minute information session, which provides an overview of the program and the application process.
  • Watch a recording of alumni panel and hear 2024 fellows from Paramount Global, Iron Mountain and Clean Energy New Hampshire share about their experience.
  • Sign up for our email list to receive periodic updates on the application process and tips for submitting a successful application.
  • Review our database of past projects to learn more about what makes Climate Corps unique.

For any recruitment related questions, please visit our FAQs or email edfclimatecorps.apply@edf.org.

2. Apply

Submit an application. Our application for summer 2026 will open in the fall.

3. Review Projects

If your application is successful, you will join a pool of applicants eligible to be matched with a project. EDF will provide an up-to-date list of participating organizations and projects. You will be able to indicate the projects you are most interested in.

4. Interview

If EDF is able to identify a suitable role based on your interests, you will participate a virtual interview where we will evaluate your qualifications. Interviews will be held between early February and late March.

5. Offer

If your interview is successful, you will receive an official placement and will have 1 week to accept or decline your match.

6. Confirm

After you accept the match, we will 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. Once the match is approved by the host, you will be a member of the Climate Corps cohort!