Deadlines for Host Organizations

Initial Steps

November, 2011-February 2012

Speak with the EDF team to see if Climate Corps is a good fit for your company and begin the 2012 EDF Climate Corps application.

October 28, 2011

Meet the EDF team at the Net Impact Conference Expo and attend our reception at Eco-Trust later that evening in Portland, OR.

November 1-4, 2011

Meet the EDF team at the BSR Conference in San Francisco, CA.

 

Application Deadlines

January 11, 2012

Fellow application submission deadline.

February 23, 2012

Host Company application submission deadline.

February-April, 2012 

Interview and matching period.

April 30, 2012

2012 EDF Climate Corps Fellows confirmed.

 

Final Steps

April-May, 2012

Fellow works with host supervisor to draft summer workplan.

May, 2012

EDF Climate Corps training.

June-August, 2012

Fellowships last a minimum of 10 weeks. The exact number of weeks will depend on the individual fellow's school schedule and the host organization's preference.

August, 2012

Fellows make final presentations to their host organization and prepare final reports for EDF.

August-September, 2012

EDF reviews and aggregates results from each fellow. The aggregate results of this program will be made public in order to maximize both environmental and business benefits. However, EDF will not refer to any organization's program or results publicly without prior written approval.

After the fellowship

EDF will follow up with host companies for updates on energy use, investments and implementation of energy efficiency measures six months and 18 months after fellowship is complete.

Detailed information on the screening and matching process »