Applications are now being accepted for the 2026-2028 cohort of the Dr. Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Fellowship Program. Dr. Roger Arliner Young was an American scientist of zoology, biology, and marine biology. She was the first Black woman to receive a doctorate degree in zoology. You can learn more about her here.
This fellowship, which is managed by Environmental Leadership Program (ELP), is a two-year paid fellowship that is designed to equip recent college graduates with the tools, experiences, support, and community they need to become leaders in the conservation and clean energy sectors.
RAY Fellows are placed with a host organization with the resources and support to develop experiences that will launch them onto a path of career growth in the environmental field. You can view a list of opportunities available in the 2026-2028 cohort here.
RAY Fellowship positions are full-time paid positions with competitive entry-level salaries plus benefits. All Fellows will also receive a stipend of $1,000 for professional development opportunities, in addition to coordinated professional development through RAY Partner Organizations and ELP.
To learn more about this program and apply click here.
In addition, the RAY Fellowship Program will be hosting an informational webinar on March 12 at 5 pm ET that will provide an overview of the fellowship, application tips, and more (register here). You can view prior webinars here.
This program has also been added to the Green Jobs Network fellowship website climatefellowships.com. Thanks and good luck to those who apply!
