Purpose and Background  

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation seeks to strengthen the managerial capacities of environmental and conservation organizations around the world, but especially those that operate in the Andes-Amazon region. Because this area of the world holds particular interest for the Moore Foundation, Yale University and the Foundation have entered into a partnership to provide world-class professional development to a select group of managers who will, upon graduation, seek employment with organizations in the region—especially those receiving support from the Moore Foundation. After graduation, grantees will agree to work for at least three years in environmental or conservation organizations in the region.

Yale’s professional Schools of Management (SOM) and Forestry & Environ-mental Studies (FES) have proven track records when it comes to producing today’s conservation and environmental leaders. Under an innovative, three-year joint degree program that combines training for an MBA and an Environmental Master’s degree, Yale has for more than 20 years prepared students with a top-notch education that combines a solid grounding in environmental sciences and con-servation with cutting-edge management skills. The record is clear and reflected in the successful careers and leadership of previous graduates of the program.

The Moore Fellows Program seeks well qualified candidates to undertake the three-year, joint degree program. Successful applicants will receive full tuition and living expenses for each of the three years of the program. In addition, funding is provided for at least one summer internship to be carried out with a Moore Foundation grantee organization in the Andes-Amazon region.

Objective of the Moore Fellowship  

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation seeks to strengthen the managerial capacities of environmental and conservation organizations around the world, especially those that operate in the Andes-Amazon region. The Moore Foundation and Yale University have partnered to provide world-class professional development to a select group of managers who will, upon graduation, seek employment with organizations in the region. Equipped with a joint MBA / MEM from the Yale School of Management and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, these managers will have the tools to effectively create change in some of the most critical eco-systems in the world.

Scholarship Award  

Moore fellows will receive funds to cover full tuition and a modest stipend for all three years of the program. In addition, they will receive funds for at least one summer internship to be carried out with a Moore Foundation grantee organization in the Andes-Amazon region.

Post-graduation Commitment  

Moore fellows must commit to working within the biodiversity conservation field in the Andes-Amazon region for at least three years following graduation. While fellows are not required to work for a Moore Foundation grantee organization, the position must be approved by the Moore Foundation.

Eligibility  

Eligible applicants for the Moore Fellowships must have work experience within the biodiversity conservation field in the Andes-Amazon region and must be accepted to both Masters programs. While the fellowship is not limited to citizens and permanent residents of a country in the Andes-Amazon region, these applicants are preferred.

For more information on selection criteria for each school, please visit their websites:
Yale School of Management
Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies

Application Process  

There is no separate application for the Moore Fellowships. Applicants must apply to each school separately in accordance to their deadlines and requirements. Indicate your interest in the Moore Fellowship on each application.

To apply to the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, either proceed with an online application or mail and request application materials at the following address: Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Admissions, 205 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT 06511 USA. Questions related to the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies may be directed to Emly McDiarmid, director of admissions.

The School of Management has three admissions deadlines and only accepts online applications. Please visit the How to Apply page to view the deadlines and online application. Questions related to the Yale School of Management may be directed to Michelle Vitali, associate director of admissions.

The School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and the Yale School of Management will accept the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Applicants do not need to take both tests. You can send test scores to both schools directly by using the following codes:

• GMAT (www.mba.com)
  Yale SOM - 3TJ-BX-45
  FES - 3TJ-WT-45
  
  
• GRE (www.ets.org)
  Yale SOM - #3986
  FES - #3996

Because the two application processes are separate, applicants must submit transcripts and recommendations to both schools. Applicants may either request separate recommenders for each school or ask each recommender to send two versions of the recommendation — one to SOM and one to FES. We want to learn about an applicant's suitability for each school and program. Note: SOM requires two letters, while FES requires three letters.

Other Information  

For additional information about other Moore Foundation Scholarships and Courses in the Andes-Amazon Region consult the Moore Foundation website.