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Who Should Apply
Our program is ideal for individuals who are passionate about using data science to address environmental challenges, particularly those from the Global South. It is well-suited for:
- Professionals in environmental science, sustainability, or related fields
- Recent graduates looking to enhance their data science skills
- Professionals seeking to pivot into the environmental data science sector
- Anyone committed to making a positive impact on global environmental issues through data-driven solutions
Whether you're just starting your career or looking to specialize, our program provides the tools and knowledge needed to make a meaningful difference.
Admissions Dates
Tuition & Payments
The tuition for the 2025/2026 academic year is $6,000.
There is no application fee.
Tuition payment is due: September 8, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT
September 18, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT
Last day to withdraw from the program and receive a full refund.
September 25, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT
Last day to withdraw from the program and receive a partial refund.
Scholarships
Financial support is available and awarded on a competitive basis. The Three Cairns Climate Program for the Global South provides a limited number of full scholarships, and other funds are available for partial tuition support. You may apply for a scholarship during the program application process. Admission decisions are made independently of funding requests.
Application Process
The cohort is limited to 60 people. Applications will be reviewed and admissions offered on a rolling basis until the cohort is full or until July 31, 2025.
Applications for the October 2025 cohort opens July 1 and closes July 31, 2025. The committee seeks to balance the cohort across sectors and regions of the world. Decision letters regarding admission and scholarships will be emailed by August 11, 2025.
Application Materials
- Completed online application form
- Resume or CV - Maximum three pages
Technical Requirements
Learners must have a high proficiency in English in order to learn from the written and recorded presentations, complete written assignments and engage in thoughtful discussion with peers and instructors during live sessions. You will be asked to rate your English skills in the online application. Test scores are not required, but you will have the opportunity to share any test scores during the application process.
Participation in this program will require consistent access to:
- A computer, laptop, or tablet capable of playing audio and video
- Internet connection (recommended speed at least 600 kbps)
- A web camera and microphone to participate in online meetings
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel (or equivalent programs)
Equipment and software are the responsibility of the participant and will not be provided by Yale University.
Yale University’s Nondiscrimination Statement
Yale University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and affirmatively seeks to attract to its faculty, staff and student body qualified persons of diverse backgrounds.
In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.