RMI’s Global Women in Clean Energy Fellowship Program: Empowering Women Leaders in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Zambia 2025
Program Launch: June 16, 2025
Application Deadline: May 21, 2025
Welcome to the official application portal for the Global Women in Clean Energy Fellowship Program, offered by RMI’s Energy Transition Academy (ETA). We are thrilled that you are interested in joining a dynamic, impactful, and transformative initiative aimed at empowering women across Africa’s clean energy landscape.
This innovative program is designed for early- to mid-career women professionals in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Zambia who are actively engaged in clean energy initiatives. Whether you’re a project manager, engineer, policy advisor, entrepreneur, or community leader—if you are driving or aspire to drive change in the energy sector—this fellowship is for you.
Program Overview
The Global Women in Clean Energy Fellowship is a 5-month, fully virtual learning experience beginning on June 16, 2025, and concluding in October 2025. The fellowship is structured to build both technical capabilities and leadership competencies, enabling participants to lead with confidence and vision in the clean energy transition.
Key benefits of the fellowship include:
Technical Training in Distributed Energy Resources (DERs):
Gain practical and foundational knowledge in clean energy technologies, including solar microgrids, battery storage, and distributed power systems, relevant to local and national contexts.
Leadership and Project Management Development:
Build your skills in program planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, budgeting, and communication—critical to leading successful clean energy initiatives.
Mentorship from Global Experts:
Connect with experienced professionals in the global energy sector. Mentorship will provide you with guidance, career insights, and support to grow in your professional journey.
Capstone Project:
Develop a practical, context-specific project that addresses a real-world energy challenge in your community or country. This may focus on policy, technology, business models, or community outreach.
In-Person Leadership Accelerator (Optional):
Select fellows will be invited to participate in a 3-day in-person Leadership Accelerator in November 2025, which offers hands-on leadership training, peer learning, and strategic planning in a collaborative environment.
Time Commitment and Format
The fellowship is designed to be flexible and accommodating to your professional responsibilities, while still offering deep, engaging content:
- Total Monthly Commitment: ~15 hours
- Live Sessions: Biweekly (1.5 hours each)
- Self-Paced Learning Modules: Approximately 3 hours per week
- Capstone Project Development: Integrated throughout the fellowship
- Delivery Format: 100% online, with live Zoom sessions, interactive forums, and asynchronous content
Who Should Apply?
We welcome applications from women who:
- Currently work on or support clean energy projects or policy initiatives in Nigeria, Ethiopia, or Zambia
- Have 1–10 years of relevant work experience in the energy sector or adjacent fields
- Are committed to contributing to their country’s clean energy transition
- Have support from their employer or organization (if applicable) to participate in the program
- Are eager to learn, lead, and collaborate with peers and mentors across borders
We particularly encourage applications from women working in underrepresented or rural communities, and from women-led organizations focused on climate, energy access, or sustainable development.
Application Process
To be considered for this prestigious fellowship, please complete and submit the application form in full. The form is designed to gather detailed information that helps us understand your background, your motivations, and how this program aligns with your career aspirations. To apply visit here.
The application consists of the following sections:
- Contact Information – Your personal and professional details
- Professional Background – Your current role and clean energy experience
- Organizational Support – Confirmation of your organization’s awareness and endorsement of your participation
- Program Commitment – Your ability to commit to the time and engagement required
- Learning Preferences – Your familiarity with online learning and your preferred learning styles
- Motivation and Vision – Short-answer questions on how you plan to apply the fellowship to create impact
Please note: Incomplete applications or missing responses may compromise your eligibility. We encourage thoughtful, thorough responses—particularly in the short-answer questions, which carry significant weight in our selection process.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: May 21, 2025 (11:59 PM EAT / 10:59 PM CET)
- Shortlisting & Interviews: Late May 2025 (via video call)
- Final Selections Announced: June 6, 2025
- Program Start: June 16, 2025
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need clarification regarding the application process or fellowship content, please contact our team at: [email protected]
We thank you in advance for your interest, time, and effort. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming a new cohort of passionate, talented, and visionary women leaders to the fellowship!
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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the hiring company. For any inquiries, please contact the hiring organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
