APPLY FOR THE FALL 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. The program is international, inviting participants and partners from around the globe and from our backyard, New England. We hope you will support our mission.
You can now apply for the Fall Fellowship, running from Sep. - Dec., 2026 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 August 1st, 2026, for the Fall 2026 cohort. Final round deadline is Aug. 1st.
why should you join?
our offers,
your takeaways
Knowing: Access the latest ideas, tools, and practices shaping impact investing, social banking, and sustainable finance.
Relating: Explore together the role of finance, money, and impact in our economic systems to drive sustainable, systemic change.
Connecting: Join a growing network of impact investors, practitioners, and Fellows from all around the world.
Practicing: Learn from global impact initiatives and develop your own research idea or hands-on group project.
Learning: Gain access to our community of corporate partners and expert-led learning sessions to accelerate your impact journey.
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 deepen your work in 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.
Learn more about the three main parts of our Learning Journey. As part of joining us, we expect our Fellows to help shape these parts of the program by centering topics, inviting speakers, and sharing their own experience.
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Every two weeks, the entire cohort comes together to build relationships, exchange ideas, and deepen their understanding of impact investing and sustainable finance. Fellows co-host and co-create the agenda, making each Community Call a dynamic space for shared learning and participation. Sessions are filled with updates, opportunities, resource sharing, and collaboration, helping strengthen connections across our global community.
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Weekly, optional online workshops, talks, and presentations complement your impact investing learning throughout the Fellowship. Meet industry experts, explore real-world case studies, dive deeper into specialized topics, and participate in interactive discussions. Each cohort typically organizes 30–40 Skill Sessions, with Fellows leading the coordination, inviting speakers, and helping shape the learning experience for their peers.
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During the Fellowship, Fellows explore their learning questions through a research focus and peer project group. This collaborative experience offers a practical opportunity to apply concepts from the curriculum while deepening connections with peers. Together, groups investigate topics of shared interest and present their findings and recommendations to the NEIII Board and Advisors.
Fellowship Details
Please review the following details to learn about the specifics of our Fellowship program. During the Fall 2026 Fellowship, you’ll get access to the above resources by following the following points about the program.
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Spring to Summer - Applications considered
July. - Info Calls and Applications Confirmed
Aug. 1st. - Final Deadline
Aug. - Acceptance & Participant Contribution Payment
End of Aug. - Orientation and Getting to Know Each Other
Sep.-Dec.:
Developing Your Impact Skills
Knowing the Current System
Understanding Impact Investing & Emerging Alternatives
Rooting Your Impact on a Personal & Community Level
Nov. - Peer Practice & Research Projects in Topics You Choose
Throughout - Optional Additional Skill Sessions, Networking, & Connections to Work Deeper in Impact Investing
Online Program - Sep. – Dec.
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 Wednesdays in September to November. More details coming soon.
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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.
“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.
See What Past Fellows Say About the Program
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
