The Morgan Stanley 2027 Sustainable Finance Fellowship Program is open to current graduate students with a clear interest in sustainability and finance. This 10-week summer fellowship takes place in New York City. Fellows join sustainability- or impact-focused teams across Morgan Stanley and take part in project work, networking, and divisional programming.
Application Deadline:
- Friday, 13 November 2026 at 11:55 PM EST
Tell Me About The Program:
The Morgan Stanley Sustainable Finance Summer Fellowship is an intensive 10-week summer program designed to cultivate emerging leaders in sustainable investing and impact finance. Operating under the umbrella of Morgan Stanley’s Global Sustainability Office (GSO) and the Institute for Sustainable Investing, the fellowship places graduate students directly within sustainability-focused teams across the firm. Fellows work on scalable sustainable finance solutions, complex financial modeling, strategic industry research, and data-driven ESG initiatives that drive capital toward sustainable economic growth.
Which Fields are Eligible:
- Finance, Sustainable Finance, Business Administration (MBA), Public Policy, Environmental Management, Financial Engineering, and related graduate-level disciplines.
Type:
Paid Corporate Graduate Fellowship & Summer Associate Internship
Who can Apply:
- Academic Level: Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree or graduate-level program (e.g., MBA, Master of Finance, Master of Public Policy).
- Core Competencies: Clear, demonstrable interest in sustainable finance and investing; strong financial modeling and data analysis capabilities; ability to communicate complex ideas compellingly; team player and self-starter mindset.
- Attendance: Must be available for full-time, in-person participation in New York City for the entire 10-week fellowship period (early June to mid-August 2027).
How are Applicants Selected:
Candidates are evaluated through a competitive review of their resume, graduate academic standing, and a written 300-word essay addressing a critical, overlooked sustainability theme in investing or public policy, followed by divisional interviews.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to qualified international graduate students legally eligible to work in the United States).
Where will the Program be Taken:
Morgan Stanley Corporate Headquarters, New York City, New York, United States (In-person requirement).
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
Selective cohort placed across key teams including the Global Sustainability Office (GSO), Global Capital Markets (GCM), Private Credit & Equity (PC&E), and Wealth Management Investing with Impact (IIP).
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Competitive Compensation: Pro-rated base salary based on an annual rate of $135,000 USD/year at employment commencement.
- Placement Teams: Direct integration into top Morgan Stanley groups (GSO, GCM, Private Credit & Equity, or Wealth Management IIP).
- Professional Development: Executive networking, coffee chats, and small-group learning sessions with senior leaders and sustainable finance practitioners across the firm.
- Note: This fellowship does not automatically include a return offer for full-time employment.
How Long Will it Last:
10 Weeks (Early June to Mid-August 2027).
How to Apply:
- Prepare an up-to-date Resume/CV.
- Write a short essay (maximum 300 words) answering the prompt:“What is one sustainability issue or theme that you believe deserves greater attention from investors, businesses or policymakers? Why do you think it is often overlooked, and what are the consequences if it continues to receive insufficient attention?”
- Submit your application and essay via the official Morgan Stanley Careers Portal before Friday, 13 November 2026 at 11:55 PM EST.
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