About the Fellowship Programme  

Forum for the Future is seeking two (2) Graduate Fellows to join its Philippines team and contribute to shaping just and regenerative energy transitions. 

The  Graduate Fellowship Programme (Manila Hub) supports Forum’s growing work in the Philippines under the Responsible Energy Initiative – Philippines (REI-PH) and related projects on circular energy systems, critical minerals, and AI for just energy transitions. 

This fellowship is designed for graduate-level candidates and early-career professionals who want hands-on experience in real-world sustainability and energy transition projects, working alongside practitioners influencing policy, industry practice, and multi-stakeholder action in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. 

Why this fellowship is different 

• You will work on ongoing, policy-relevant projects, not simulations or purely academic exercises 

• You will contribute to a national flagship initiative (REI-Philippines) shaping norms and practices in renewable energy 

• You will be exposed to systems change and futures thinking, not just technical or desk-based analysis 

• You will be mentored by senior practitioners working across policy, industry, and civil society 

What you will work on 

Depending on project needs and your background, you will contribute to: 

• Research and analysis related to energy transitions, circularity, and just transition issues 

• Data gathering, synthesis, and visualisation 

• Stakeholder mapping and background research 

• Support for workshops, consultations, and futures-oriented activities 

• Drafting internal briefs, research notes, or communication materials 

This is a research- and analysis-oriented fellowship, suited for candidates comfortable working semi-autonomously with guidance through regular check-ins. 

Expected outputs  

• 1–2 short research or issue briefs 

• A stakeholder or systems map supporting an REI-PH workstream 

• Contribution to at least one workshop, consultation, or public-facing output 

• A short learning reflection or presentation at the end of the fellowship 

What you’ll gain 

• Hands-on experience in sustainability and energy transition work 

• Mentorship from experienced practitioners 

• Exposure to the Philippine energy transition landscape, including policy, private sector, and civil society engagement 

• A Certificate of Completion from Forum for the Future (Asia Pacific) 

• A strong professional reference and a portfolio of real project outputs 

Please note that this fellowship does not guarantee future employment. However, strong performance may be considered for future opportunities where relevant.