BUILDING CAPACITY
Climate Action Fellowship
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Host organizations receive:
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Research support and added capacity
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Assistance in sustainability planning
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Fellows receive:
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Invaluable experience within the public climate sector
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Networking and professional development support
Bridging the gap between climate concepts and real-world experience.
Our fellowship pairs undergraduate and graduate students, and individuals who want to pivot careers into the climate space, with Green Umbrella members to develop practical plans and solutions for a changing climate.
Questions about the Climate Action Fellowship?
2024 Fellowship Timeline
October 18, 2023 - Host Applications Open
EXTENSION January 30, 2024 - Host Application Deadline
January 31, 2024 - Fellow Applications Open
March 1, 2024 - Fellow Application Deadline
March 15, 2024 - Notification of Placements
Late May - August 2024 - Fellowship term*
*Fellows will work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks. Management time required from host organizations is approximately 15-20 hours per month. Only Green Umbrella government members are eligible to apply for a 2024 fellow.
Fellow Applications Closed for 2024
The Climate Action Fellowship opportunity is open to graduate and undergraduate students, as well as individuals at any stage of their career who want to pivot into the climate space. We specifically encourage applications from individuals across historically underrepresented groups. Fellows will receive training and work directly with local governments in Greater Cincinnati. The 2025 program will be announced in Fall 2024.
Host Applications Closed for 2024
A cohort of Greater Cincinnati local governments will be hosting fellows in Summer 2024 and taking next steps on climate action. The 2025 program will be announced in Fall 2024.
2024 Green Umbrella Climate Action Fellows are generously supported by the Greater Cincinnati Foundation.