About the opportunity
The Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) at UC Berkeley offers a comprehensive leadership and management training for environmental professionals worldwide. The 2027 program features preparatory online Zoom sessions on June 15 and June 16, 2027, followed by an intensive in-person residency on the UC Berkeley campus from July 1 to July 16, 2027. Participants engage with leading faculty and practitioners to build skills in environmental management, policy, and sustainable development.
Funding and benefits
- Opportunity to participate in an intensive leadership training at UC Berkeley
- Access to scholarship opportunities for qualified applicants with limited funding availability
- Networking with international environmental professionals and UC Berkeley faculty
Who can apply?
- Open to international and domestic environmental leaders and professionals
- Applicants seeking scholarships are encouraged to apply by the priority deadlines
Required documents
- Completed online application form
When to apply
- Applications open on September 4, 2026
- First Scholarship Review Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Second Scholarship Review Deadline: Friday, January 15, 2027
- Applications remain accepted after deadlines on a rolling basis, subject to funding availability
How to apply
- Submit the application online via the official Fillout application form
Additional information
- International applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications as early as possible to allow extra time for securing visas and external funding.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Mid-career and experienced environmental professionals looking to strengthen leadership and management skills
- Professionals seeking a prestigious short-term academic residency at UC Berkeley
- International practitioners who need time to secure visas and can apply early for scholarship consideration
What should you think carefully about?
- In-person attendance in Berkeley, California is required for two weeks in July 2027, involving international travel and associated costs
- Scholarships are limited, and funding is not guaranteed for applications submitted after the priority deadlines
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This program fits the goals of practitioners and leaders aiming to gain global perspectives, leadership tools, and academic insights in environmental management without committing to a full multi-year degree program.
Our take
Environmental professionals seeking short-term, high-impact leadership training at UC Berkeley should apply, particularly aiming for the scholarship review deadlines if financial aid is required.
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