APPLY FOR THE SPRING 2026 COHORT BELOW
The Impact Fellowship equips each cohort with the skills & knowledge to enter the world of impact investing & sustainable finance. The Fellowship aims to democratize access to education in the field, by diversifying & empowering the next generation of impact professionals. Our learning journey introduces the sector’s themes, approaches, & players through curated educational sessions, workshops, & small-group discussions. Fellows gain insights into the financial system, the tools of sustainable finance, and several entrance points into the world of impact investing. We foster opportunities for professionals, students, investors, & entrepreneurs to advance their careers & gain insights from a diverse global class of Fellows.
You can now apply for the Spring Fellowship, running from Feb. - May, 2025 or join one of our upcoming info sessions to learn more. Details on info sessions will be announced closer to the application deadline. Email us at fellowship@neiii.org to request an info call. And join us for any of our public events to get a taste of how the program is run.
Applications Received Will Be Considered on a Rolling Basis, so Please Apply Soon
Applications will be considered until January 31st, 2026, for the Spring 2026 cohort. First deadline is Dec. 20th.
why should you join?
our offers,
your takeaways
Knowing: Get access to the latest practices to understand a truly sustainable financial system.
Relating: Explore our personal & societal use of money & investing to challenge the status quo.
Connecting: Expand your network by getting to know impact-oriented experts & Fellows.
Practicing: Learn from global impact projects or pitch your own idea to program partners.
Learning: Join our corporate partners for tailored learning journeys & workshops.
A JOURNEY IS WAITING FOR YOU
The fellowship is a guided, peer-based immersion over 15 weeks which will equip you with the skills and knowledge to enter the impact investing industry. We will explore the field of sustainable finance in >20 sessions and offer you access to many different resources and tools. We’ll co-create the program together based on your interests and there will be opportunities for knowledge & skill sessions, self-directed study, networking, and opportunities to connect to the impact industry. We have a lot of partners involved to show you the ways they approach sustainability, and we’re putting a lot of work into making this Fellowship a success.
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Dec. - 1st Round Applications Open - Dec 20
Jan. - Info Calls + 2nd Round Applications Open - Deadline Jan. 10th
Jan. - Final Deadline Jan. 31st
Jan. - Acceptance & Participant Contribution Payment
Feb. - Orientation and Getting to Know Each Other
Mar.-May:
Developing Your Impact Skills
Knowing the Current System
Understanding Impact Investing & Emerging Alternatives
Rooting Your Impact on a Personal & Community Level
May - Peer Practice & Research Projects in Topics You Choose
Throughout - Optional Additional Skill Sessions, Networking, & Connections to Work Deeper in Impact Investing
Online Program - Mar. – May
Weekly workshops and trainings
Interactive community calls - Wednesdays
Peer project and research topics
Career opportunities and closing call first Wednesday in June
Additional live calls with partners
On-demand resources
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We expect you to live up to some commitments, including:
Reliable internet access
Intermediate level of English
Commitment to join interactive community calls on Wednesdays
Curiosity to learn & engage from the program speakers & content/resources
Payment of participant contribution
We expect you to participate in our feedback surveys & be proactive in communication, so we can further improve the program for future generations.
We will host our Community Calls on the Following Wednesdays. We will record these but we expect our Fellows to join for all of these days (within reason). Please check that your schedule will allow you to join from Noon to 2pm Eastern Time (Boston/New York) on Wednesday, March 4, March 18, April 1, April 15, April 29, May 13, May 27, and June 3.
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The full cost to run the program is $1,500 and covers all resources & events. We will consider financial need, socioeconomic status, & background in order to find a suitable & sustainable contribution. Please consider applying, even if the financial cost is a burden. Corporate sponsorship is possible.
Please consider making a donation to support if you can to cover the costs for someone else to join the program.
In our past programs, we were able to meet the financial need of all of our participants. This was due to financial support from our partners and from employer reimbursement. Consider asking your company, school, or network to help cover the cost of the program.
Every accepted Fellow will be asked to make some financial contribution to demonstrate their commitment to participate and to help cover some of our fixed costs for program materials and partner subscriptions. Fellows are also asked to consider their personal privilege and economic background when supporting the program. We are committed to empowering future leaders of impact by diversifying and developing talent and skill sets, and will help those who really need this kind of training and wouldn’t be able to access it. Therefore, we need support to make this possible and want to be in conversation with you about this. Please reach out to discuss, and we’ll be happy to find a way to make your participation possible.
JOIN AN INFO SESSION IN DECEMBER AND JANUARY TO LEARN MORE
JOIN US ONLINE
Come meet us to learn more about the program. We will add dates below where you can register for one of our info calls.
We look forward to getting to know you and sharing more about this great opportunity.
Register for one of our info sessions to get to know the Fellowship program. We’ll share about what will happen from March to May in our Spring cohort and answer any questions you might have. Stick around afterwards to tell us a bit more about yourself and what you hope to gain from the program. Please sign up using one of these links to attend.
#2 - Monday, Dec 15, noon Central European Time
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Drop in anytime during these hour-long Info Calls to chat and learn more about the program. You can use this time zone converter to check your time zone.
If you would like to learn more about the fellowship, become a partner, or join us for future programs, please email us at fellowship@neiii.org
WE WILL HAVE MORE TIME AFTER THE DEADLINE UPON REQUEST. YOU CAN SEND US AN EMAIL TO SET A TIME TO MEET.
“The Impact Fellowship is an opportunity unlike other training programs because you get the chance to build real relationships while developing your skills and knowledge base. This is a learning journey to empower future impact leaders.”
Our ambitions from
hosting the fellowship
We invite individuals from across the world to join the fellowship to…
Empower future finance leaders to include sustainability principles to create real-world impact.
Challenge the traditional financial system & understand our relationship to money.
Diversify the sector and provide access to marginalized communities for systemic change.
Connect to global impact leaders & weave a network of practitioners & opportunities.
Explore the possibility of a regenerative financial system and alternative economies.
Six Fellowship Programs Are Now Complete!
To learn more about them, do check out our Past Programs page here
Corporate Sponsorship
Do you steward a company or foundation and resonate with our program? Do you work for an organization that would support your learning journey? With their help, we can build a diverse and inclusive talent pipeline and empower future finance leaders for the impact investing and sustainable finance sector.
Let’s get in touch via email: fellowship@neiii.org
