🌏 Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship 2025/26 (Fully Funded) – USA & New Zealand
📢 Applications are now open for the Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship 2025/26 – a fully funded leadership program organized by the East-West Center and the Doris Duke Foundation. This unique fellowship will bring together global leaders for immersive experiences in the USA (Hawai'i) and New Zealand (Wellington) to explore critical challenges like food security, energy systems, and governance.
📌 Fellowship Overview
- Host Countries: USA & New Zealand 🌎
- Locations: Honolulu, Hawai'i & Wellington, New Zealand
- Organizer: East-West Center & Doris Duke Foundation
- Duration: 2 Weeks in the USA (October-November 2025) & 1 Week in New Zealand (May 2026)
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: 18th April 2025
💰 Financial Benefits (Fully Funded)
✔ Round-trip Airfare ✈️
✔ Program Fee & Materials 📚
✔ Accommodation 🏨
✔ Meals throughout the program 🍽️
✔ Travel Insurance 🏥
✔ Visa-related Costs (if required) 🛂
🗓️ Program Timeline
📍 USA: October 27 – November 7, 2025 (11 Days)
📍 New Zealand: May 25 – May 31, 2026 (7 Days)
🎯 Program Features
📌 Core Focus Areas:
- Food Security & Energy Systems
- Leadership for Sustainable Development
- Economic Growth & Resource Management
📌 Program Approach:
✔ Storytelling & Immersive Experiences 📖
✔ Engaging in Meaningful Dialogue Across Diverse Sectors 🏛️
✔ Collaborative Problem-Solving for Global Challenges 🌍
✅ Eligibility Criteria
✔ Open to all Nationalities 🌎
✔ Valid Passport (through 2026) 📜
✔ 5-10 Years of Leadership Experience in food, energy, governance, or related fields
✔ Backgrounds Encouraged:
- Government Representatives & Elected Officials
- Advocacy Leaders & Community Organizers
- Media & Technology Experts
- Artists & Entrepreneurs
- Energy & Food Production Specialists
✔ Fluent in English 🗣️
✔ Education: Minimum 3 years of higher education (preferred but not mandatory)
📑 How to Apply?
📌 Step 1: Read full details on the official website
📌 Step 2: Submit an online application & upload required documents
🚀 Take part in this global leadership opportunity and shape the future of food & energy systems! 🌱
