Morgan Stanley Sustainable Finance Fellowship Program 2027 (Paid)

Overview

The Morgan Stanley Sustainable Finance Fellowship Program 2027 is a 10-week summer fellowship running from early June to mid-August. The program offers graduate students the opportunity to work with Morgan Stanley teams focused on driving capital toward sustainable economic growth and scalable solutions for global challenges. Supported by the Global Sustainability Office and the Institute for Sustainable Investing, fellows are placed on sustainability- or impact-focused teams aligned with their interests, skills, and firm needs, with past placements including the Global Sustainability Office, Global Capital Markets, Private Credit and Equity, and Wealth Management Investing with Impact.

Who can apply

Applicants must currently be working toward a master's degree or enrolled in a graduate-level program. Candidates need to demonstrate a clear and demonstrable interest in sustainability and finance, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders under tight deadlines. Additional qualifications include being a team player and a self-starter who excels at working both independently and in groups, possessing the capacity to summarize and articulate complex ideas effectively, and being able to manage multiple stakeholders efficiently.

What you get

The expected base pay rate for the role is $135,000 USD per year at the commencement of employment. Total compensation may also include discretionary bonuses and other Morgan Stanley-sponsored benefit programs depending on the position.

Requirements

Fellows must be able to attend the program in person for the full 10 weeks at Morgan Stanley's New York City offices. Responsibilities vary by team placement and may involve conducting strategic business analysis, performing detailed industry research, building complex financial models, preparing and delivering clear presentations, monitoring market news updates, researching emerging industry trends, gathering and analyzing data, and contributing to or leading projects supporting sustainable investing initiatives.

How to apply

Applicants must submit a resume along with a separate written response of no more than 300 words answering a specific question about a sustainability issue or theme that deserves greater attention from investors, businesses, or policymakers, why it is often overlooked, and the consequences if it continues to receive insufficient attention.

Key dates

The application deadline is November 13, 2026. The fellowship program takes place for 10 weeks from early June to mid-August 2027.