The Lab’s 2023 Global Sustainability Fellows program represents a unique opportunity for transformative professional and personal growth, with a dynamic curriculum focused on sustainability, system thinking, and community development.
The program accommodates 20 fellows representing multiple disciplines and countries of origin.
All 2023 Fellows are required to participate in the full six weeks of the program, which is designed to unfold in two steps:
Orientation Period (June 5 to June 23, 2023)
A three-week virtual orientation period that requires a commitment of approximately eight hours per week, including a weekly three-hour live session plus readings and self-managed assignments.
La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain (July 9 to July 30, 2023)
After completion of the full summer session, Fellows will receive an official Fellowship certificate from The Lab. Opportunities may be available to obtain academic credits.
Room, board, and program costs are covered entirely by the GSF. Fellows are expected to cover transportation to and from the program location as well as incidental costs. In exceptional cases, a need-based travel stipend may be considered.
A non-refundable commitment fee of $250 USD will be required upon acceptance.
The 2023 GSF program is open to US and international participants with diverse backgrounds who demonstrate a deep commitment to sustainability and have some experience working on sustainability issues.
Applicants with at least a master’s degree, qualified professionals with outstanding experience in their field, and candidates with other relevant backgrounds and post-graduate experience deeply committed to sustainability are encouraged to apply. Enjoyment of and ability to work collaboratively in an intergenerational setting is required.
We encourage applicants that are familiar with Spanish and/or have experience in multisectoral project development.
All completed applications must be submitted by midnight (EST) on April 10, 2023. Applications submitted after the deadline, and applications missing required information and files will not be considered. Candidates selected for the program will be informed by April 22, 2023.
Priority will be given to those candidates who are currently working in the following disciplines:
Non-Discrimination Policy: The Global Sustainability Fellows program does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, or against members of protected classes under the law.
Application Deadline: midnight (EST) on April 10, 2023.
Notification of Acceptance: April 22, 2023.
A non-refundable commitment fee of $250 USD will be required upon acceptance.
To apply for the 2023 GSF program, applicants must complete the 2023 Application Form and provide the required documentation no later than midnight (EST) April 10, 2023.
All completed applications must be submitted by April 10, 2023. Applications submitted after the deadline, and applications missing required information and files will not be considered. Candidates selected for the program will be informed via email by April 22, 2023.
Required Documents:
Are you willing to assist in documenting the program and your experience? If so, please submit a brief paragraph explaining how you propose do this.
We are also seeking candidates fluent in Spanish and English and who would like to participate in the program as translators.