Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship will explore the important links between food security, energy systems, and leadership for public betterment. Today’s biggest challenges stem from issues regarding access to resources, economic and environmental inconsistency, and void in efficient management. These issues can be resolved through a leadership which is creative, dynamic and proactive to the needs of societies. During this fully funded fellowship, participants will investigate how leadership can support systems that create a balance between availability of resources, economic development, and long-term sustainability.

This international fellowship program invites participants from different fields including government, advocacy, communities, media and technology, arts, business, entrepreneurship, and energy and food producers which will bring diverse range of ideas and experiences. Indo-Pacific fellowship program in USA and New Zealand will promote valuable discussions that combine various perspectives and help create a future where food and energy systems are sustainable and reliable. This will be done by exploring different approaches, storytelling, and through captivating experiences.

Fellows will explore strategies that provide safe access to necessary resources including personal food security and societal energy transformation. Indo-Pacific global Fellowship program will include in-person sessions in Hawaii and New Zealand along with online meetings. Fellows will work with renowned professionals and will engage in collaborative tasks designed to enhance their knowledge, networks, and leadership skills. The links and skills they gain will assist them in bringing positive change in their societies and beyond.

Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship:

Host Countries:

•USA and New Zealand

Host Organizations:

•East-West Center and Doris Duke Foundation

Fellowship Location:

•Online and in-person (Hawaii and Aotearoa)

Fellowship Duration:

•7 months

Benefits of Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship:

•The Fellowship will cover round-trip airfare to/from the program locations.
•The host organization will cover Program fee and materials cost.
•Accommodation will be provided.
•Travel insurance will be included.
•Meals will be provided.
•Some applicable visa-related costs will be covered.
•Opportunity to have a fully funded trip to the USA and New Zealand.

Eligibility Criteria for Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship:

•Applicants should have 5 to 10 years of professional leadership experience in any aspect of food and energy systems as elected officials, government agency representatives, advocacy group leaders, topic experts, community and industry leaders, artists, activists, and social and business entrepreneurs.
•Applicant’s past experiences or current work should have a focus on the Indo-Pacific region.
•Applicants from all over the world can apply.
•Applicants must fully commit to two weeks of in-person sessions in October and November and one week in May, plus regular virtual sessions in between and a final project to implement during and after the program.

Documents required for Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship:

•English language test score (such as IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC) or MOI.
•Current passport with validity through the end.
•One letter of reference from a professional contact.
•Cover letter.
•CV.
•Video response.