Fellows
The E2 1 Hotels Fellowship supports young and early-career businesspeople who seek to make the world a better place through making change that’s good for the economy and good for the environment.
For 2026, six selected fellows will receive $10,000 each to implement their proposals to promote action that makes the business case for the clean economy.
Fellowships are restricted to early or mid-career professionals. Fellows will be chosen by a committee of seasoned entrepreneurs and environmental leaders, including members of E2’s national network of business leaders and NRDC’s environmental experts. Some preference may be given to location-specific projects where E2 operates.
Sparking Solutions
Each year, E2 selects 6 new clean energy business leaders who can put their stamp on the educational, political, and business landscape in:
Climate Change
Clean Energy
Food & Agriculture
Healthy Communities
Oceans
Clean Water
Nature & Wildlife
We are looking for projects that can address these challenges through organizing, research, advocacy, and other creative solutions. Take a look at last year’s fellowship winners in our brochure on the Fellowship.
Benefits
Fellowships will run from January 2026 – December 2026. In addition to a $10,000 award, fellows will receive support from E2 and NRDC staff to complete their selected projects. Fellows also will become part of E2 and its Emerging Leaders Program, which will include:
- Mentoring from seasoned executives and entrepreneurs across the country in the fields of sustainability, clean energy and other areas;
- Media exposure and press opportunities;
- Inclusion in special E2 Emerging Leaders programs at E2’s nine chapters nationwide;
- Invitations to monthly webinars with business leaders, environmental experts and lawmakers;
- Connections with E2’s network of business leaders, investors and others in sustainability, clean energy and other fields.
Questions? Learn More
The E2 1 Hotels Fellowship is made possible through a generous grant from 1 Hotels founder Barry Sternlicht.
Applications for the 2026 program cycle open May 15, 2025!