2026 E4C Fellowship

2026 E4C Fellowship is sponsored by Engineering for Change and Autodesk Foundation. Five-month fellowship (May-September) for early-career technical professionals in design engineering and sustainable development, featuring impact projects, learning programs, and networking. Requires 20-25 hours per week commitment.

2026 E4C Fellowship | Engineering For Change About E4C Who We Are and What We Do About Us Our Work and Our Principles Contact Us We Want to Hear from You Knowledge The Latest in Sustainable Development E4C Solutions Library 1000+ Essential Technologies News and Insights Voices in Sustainable Development: Ideas, Guides, News & Analysis Webinars State-of-the-Art Learning Research Reports Insights by SDG, Sector, and Region Courses Build Skills for Global Impact Engagement Ways to Collaborate Fellowships Experience Solving Real World Problems Impact Projects Targeted Research and Design Support Advisory Services Accelerating Technology Development Challenges Competitions Addressing the UN SDGs Community Contributions Share Your Knowledge Community Connect with Our Global Network Opportunities Apply Your Skills People Our Members and Our Team E4C Community Forum Share and Learn from Peers and Experts Partner Organizations E4C Collaborators, Funders, and Project Partners Support Us Invest in a Better Future Fund Us Accelerate A Sustainable Future Sponsor a Project Spark Global Change Media Sponsorships Coming Soon The E4C Fellowship offers early career technical professionals the chance to strengthen their professional and technical skills while working on impactful projects and networking with other global change-makers.

The Engineering for Change (E4C) Fellowship is a workforce development program at the intersection of engineering and sustainable development. E4C activates and empowers early-career engineers and technical professionals to solve critical local and global challenges. The Fellowship consists of three core elements: 1) Learning Program, 2) Impact Projects, and 3) Networking.

Fellows engage part-time for 5 months from May to September, building and strengthening their professional and technical skills, network and experience. Click on the link above to Apply ^ Fill out our application form and indicate your top three Impact Projects (any three of the projects listed in the Projects tab above ).

Strong candidates are early-career technical professionals who are passionate about sustainable development, social impact or sustainability and can commit 20-25 hours per week to the Fellowship from May – September. Once applications close, E4C determines the top candidates for each Impact Project, conducts interviews, receives Impact Project partner input, and selects the best individuals for the Fellowship program.

Those candidates will be offered a Fellowship and, upon acceptance, will begin contracting and onboarding. The E4C Fellowship runs from the beginning of May to the end of September. During this time, Fellows will participate in a tailored Learning Program and networking alongside their Impact Project.

Upon completion, the E4C team will publish and promote an Impact Projects report. Fellows who have finished the program will receive a digital badge certifying their Fellowship and will be invited to join the E4C Fellowship Alumni Network.

February 15th, 2026 | 00:00 UTC April 30th, 2026 | 00:00 UTC May 1st, 2026 | 00:00 UTC September 30th, 2026 | 00:00 UTC Building Framework to Measure Product Development for New Innovations (Potential Project) Accelerating the Impact of Entrepreneurship Support Organisations and their Ventures (Potential Project) Designing Agrivoltaics and Crop Cultivation Structure Developing Features for Data-Driven Investment Platform Optimization of Structural System for Learning and Youth Innovation Center Assessment and Designs for New Electrical Distribution Infrastructure BIM Workflow Improvements for Small Enterprises Participating in Large-Scale Projects Design and Optimization of Critical Metal Recovery Technology Modeling and Animation of a Ultra-Low Carbon Concrete Plant Expanding Access to Forward-Looking Impact Data for Climate Investment Decisions Development of Student Information System in Salesforce Improving Production Efficiency in a Social Enterprise Workshop Analyzing and Visualizing Wildfire Risk and Resilience Data AI Chatbot Integration for Support with Irrigation Solutions Building AI Workflow for Curriculum Development Enhancing Efficiency of Solar Food Dryers Designing and Building Traceability Systems for Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains Increasing Support for Accelerators, Venture Studios, and Innovation Hubs Impact Measurement – Understanding E4C Partner Impact, Outcomes and Needs Improving Experience and Outcomes for the Autodesk Foundation’s Portfolio Organizations Researching and Improving Solar Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities in Low-Resource Areas AI for Climate – Investigating Investment and Startup Opportunity Pipeline in India Optimizing User Experience on Waste Management Platform Data Analysis of Radiative Cooling Solutions in Indian Households Improving Features of AI Tagging System for Database of Construction Technologies Refining Electric Pressure Cooker Design for Energy Efficiency and Usability Creating an Open-Source Library of Nature-Based Solutions Design and Modelling of a Trailer-Based Nitrogen Removal Unit Discover This Year's Impact Projects 1.

No Poverty 2. Zero Hunger 3. Good Health and Well-Being 4.

Quality Education 5. Gender Equality 6. Clean Water and Sanitation 7.

Affordable and Clean Energy 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth 9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure 10.

Reduced Inequalities 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities 12. Responsible Consumption and Production 13.

Climate Action 14. Life Below Water 15. Life on Land 16.

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 17.

Partnerships for the Goal Agriculture Energy Habitat Health ICT ITC (eHEALTH) Sanitation Solar Transport Water Featured General Hot Topics Icons Opinion & Analysis Filter by Opportunity Type Careers Competition Events Fellowship Funding Jobs Training Volunteer Design for Good Impact Research Advancing Workflows Individual Collaborator (Org) Accelerating the Impact of Entrepreneurship Support Organisations and… AI Chatbot Integration for Support with Irrigation Solutions AI for Climate – Investigating Investment and Startup… Analyzing and Visualizing Wildfire Risk and Resilience Data Assessment and Designs for New Electrical Distribution Infrastructure BIM Workflow Improvements for Small Enterprises Participating in… Building AI Workflow for Curriculum Development Building Framework to Measure Product Development for New… Creating an Open-Source Library of Nature-Based Solutions Data Analysis of Radiative Cooling Solutions in Indian… Design and Modelling of a Trailer-Based Nitrogen Removal… Design and Optimization of Critical Metal Recovery Technology Designing Agrivoltaics and Crop Cultivation Structure Designing and Building Traceability Systems for Sustainable Agricultural… Developing Features for Data-Driven Investment Platform Development of Student Information System in Salesforce Raheja Solar Food Processing Private Limited Enhancing Efficiency of Solar Food Dryers Expanding Access to Forward-Looking Impact Data for Climate… Impact Measurement – Understanding E4C Partner Impact, Outcomes… Improving Experience and Outcomes for the Autodesk Foundation’s… Improving Features of AI Tagging System for Database… Improving Production Efficiency in a Social Enterprise Workshop Increasing Support for Accelerators, Venture Studios, and Innovation… Modeling and Animation of a Ultra-Low Carbon Concrete… Optimization of Structural System for Learning and Youth… Optimizing User Experience on Waste Management Platform Refining Electric Pressure Cooker Design for Energy Efficiency… Build Health International Researching and Improving Solar Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities… Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding E4C Fellowships.

What is the timeline of the program? Each year, the E4C Fellowship starts in May and ends in September. Why should I become an E4C Fellow?

Fellows engage with E4C on a part-time (20-25 hours/week) and remote basis from the beginning of May to the end of September. Fellows participate in a Learning Program providing professional development training and knowledge-building through weekly learning modules and small group calls, as well as one-to-one mentorship meetings, technology assessment training and other skill-building opportunities.

Sponsored by mission-aligned organizations, E4C Fellows work with diverse, interdisciplinary, multi-sector teams and develop their professional and technical skills by investigating, optimizing, and designing to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through an Impact Project. Are E4C Fellows compensated?

Fellows receive a stipend for the duration of the fellowship, which is not a salary or wage and is not intended to be the Fellow’s primary income source. The amount awarded varies based on cost-of-living and expertise, and is paid in installments. The stipend installments are tied to performance and will be processed after completing defined goals/targets.

Who can apply to be an E4C Fellow? Any early-career technical professional, whether studying (3rd or 4th year of bachelor’s degree and equivalent) or in the workforce. We consider anyone with less than 10 years of relevant experience as early-career.

We consider technical professionals to include engineers, architects, data analysts, computer scientists, natural scientists, and any others working at the intersection of technology, sustainable development, and social impact.

Candidates should be proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking) and will be expected to demonstrate their ability to do research or design, work with diverse international teams, be resourceful, meet deadlines, and work remotely. What is needed to apply for the E4C Fellowship? 3.

Two or three professional references 4. Identify your top 3 three Impact Project choices 5. Fill out the application form 6.

Optional work samples (e.g., portfolio, projects, models, simulations, certifications, etc.,) or evidence of research proficiency (e.g., papers, projects, reports, etc.) What are the selection criteria?

Fellows are selected based on their alignment with specific Impact Project requirements; academic performance; Engineering for Sustainable Development (ESD), social impact, and/or sustainability experience; sector of specialization; and references. Candidates based in the same region as the project may be prioritized if desired by the project partner.

Fellows must have the right to work in the country where they will be based during the Fellowship. How many hours per week or month do Fellows work? Fellows commit to 20-25 hours per week from the beginning of May to the end of September.

Fellows are not required to log their hours but must attend scheduled Fellowship activities, including: 1. Onboarding Calls during the first two weeks of May 2. Weekly Learning Modules – Wednesdays from 10-11:30am Eastern Time 3.

Weekly Small Group Calls – times to be determined based on Fellows’ availability 4. Bi-weekly (or more frequent) Partner Calls – times to be determined based on Fellow and partner availability Where can I find details about past Fellows or past projects? You can find details about past Fellows by visiting our 2025 Fellowship page .

You can view all of our past Impact Projects here . Join a global community of changemakers. Join our newsletter to stay up to date on news, insights, and opportunities.

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