The Yale Peace Fellowship, run by the International Leadership Center at Yale University, brings together a small, carefully chosen group of people already doing the hard, unglamorous work of peacebuilding — reconciliation, conflict resolution, community bridge-building — and gives them real space to sharpen their leadership before sending them back into that work. Applications are open now for the 2027 cohort, closing 9 September 2026 at 14:00 EDT. The 2026 cohort has already been selected and announced, so this genuinely is the next real window, not a placeholder date.
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About the Fellowship
Around 16 individuals are selected each year to join this leadership programme, built specifically for professionals already working in peace, reconciliation, and conflict resolution — not students pursuing an academic degree. Each cohort is deliberately geographically balanced, bringing together people from different professions, cultures, and regions.
For the 2027 cohort, the programme runs from March to June 2027, combining biweekly virtual sessions with two in-person components:
- A week-long seminar at Yale University, 12–16 April 2027
- A closing international convening at Rose Castle, United Kingdom, 14–18 June 2027
Worth noting if you’re familiar with a previous cohort’s structure: the international convening location has changed. Earlier cohorts, including 2026, travelled to the UAE for the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Ceremony. The 2027 cohort instead convenes at Rose Castle in the UK — confirm current programme details directly with Yale rather than assuming the UAE component carries forward.
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Yale Peace Fellowship Summary
| Fellowship Name ⇒ | Yale Peace Fellowship |
| Host Country ⇒ | United States |
| Study Level ⇒ | Leadership Fellowship |
| Eligibility ⇒ | Non-US citizens (dual citizens eligible, with preference for work focused outside the US) |
| Reward ⇒ | Fully funded — travel, lodging, and meals covered for all in-person components |
| Application Deadline ⇒ | 9 September 2026, 14:00 EDT |
Eligibility Requirements
- Be accomplished in the field of peace and reconciliation
- Have a genuine track record of strong leadership and a drive to grow professionally
- Demonstrate real commitment to cross-cultural understanding
- Be fluent in English
- Be a citizen of a country other than the United States — dual US citizens are eligible, but strong preference is given to candidates whose work is focused outside the US
- Be fully available for all in-person components: the Yale seminar and the Rose Castle convening
Fellows are selected on merit, leadership potential, and diversity of perspective — the programme actively seeks participants from different regions, professions, and backgrounds, including civil society, diplomacy, politics, religion, and social business.
What the Fellowship Covers
- 100% of travel, food, lodging, and seminar costs for all required in-person components
- The week-long Yale University seminar
- The international convening at Rose Castle, UK
- Expert-led sessions on conflict resolution, peace leadership, and negotiation
- Peer learning and a genuine global network of peace leaders
- Lasting membership in the Yale Peace Fellowship community
Required Documents
- Résumé or CV, maximum 3 pages
- A personal statement, maximum 600 words
- One letter of recommendation
- A brief video statement, with instructions provided within the application
- All documents must be submitted in English
How to Apply
- Visit Yale’s official Peace Fellowship application portal
- Create an account to access the online application
- Complete every section with your personal and professional information
- Upload your résumé, personal statement, and video statement
- Request your letter of recommendation early — it must be submitted before the deadline
- Pay the $20 electronic application fee required to submit your application
- Review your full application and submit before 9 September 2026, 14:00 EDT — Yale strongly recommends submitting at least 24 hours ahead of the deadline, since no extensions are granted and revised materials cannot be submitted afterward unless the selection committee specifically requests them
Official Application Portal
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Yale Peace Fellowship still open for applications?
Yes, for the 2027 cohort. The deadline is 9 September 2026 at 14:00 EDT. The 2026 cohort has already been selected.
Is there an application fee for the Yale Peace Fellowship?
Yes, a $20 electronic application fee is required to submit your application — this is a recent addition not reflected in older listings of this fellowship.
Where does the international convening take place for the 2027 cohort?
Rose Castle in the United Kingdom, from 14 to 18 June 2027. This is a change from earlier cohorts, which travelled to the UAE for the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Ceremony.
Can US citizens apply for the Yale Peace Fellowship?
Applicants must generally be citizens of a country other than the United States. Dual US citizens are eligible, but the programme gives strong preference to candidates whose work is focused outside the US.
Does the fellowship cover all travel and accommodation costs?
Yes, 100% of travel, food, lodging, and seminar costs are covered for both required in-person components — the Yale seminar and the Rose Castle convening.
Disclaimer: All fellowship details, including the current deadline, application fee, and convening location, were verified directly against Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs’ official website as of August 2026. Confirm current details directly at jackson.yale.edu before applying.
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