WiSER Pioneers Program 2026: Global Sustainability Leadership Opportunity for Young Women

Overview

The WiSER Pioneers Program 2026 is a year-long leadership and professional development opportunity designed to equip young women with the skills, knowledge, confidence, and networks needed to contribute to global energy transformation and sustainable development. Initiated under Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER), a platform associated with Masdar, the program combines mentorship, leadership training, educational workshops, and global networking.

Benefits

Leadership development to strengthen professional capabilities and communication skills.
Mentorship opportunities with experienced professionals and industry leaders.
Educational workshops focused on sustainability, energy, and environmental issues.
Global networking through an international community of women professionals.
Exposure to industry experts and participation in events such as Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and the Annual WiSER Forum.

Eligibility

Open exclusively to women.
Applicants must be between 25 and 35 years old.
Must hold a relevant bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, renewable energy, engineering, science, technology, mathematics, or other STEM disciplines.
Must have at least two years of professional experience and be currently employed or self-employed.
Must possess excellent spoken English.
Global opportunity open to eligible applicants from countries around the world.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must complete the online application form and provide mandatory personal and professional details. Application requirements include:

Submitting personal contact details, educational background, and date of birth.
Providing a mandatory 90-second video in English responding to specific prompts, either recorded via the platform or uploaded via a YouTube link.
Completing optional written questions with a maximum limit of 150 words each.
Reviewing and submitting the completed application through the official portal.

Deadline

The deadline is not stated.

Overview

Benefits

Leadership development to strengthen professional capabilities and communication skills.

Mentorship opportunities with experienced professionals and industry leaders.

Educational workshops focused on sustainability, energy, and environmental issues.

Global networking through an international community of women professionals.

Exposure to industry experts and participation in events such as Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and the Annual WiSER Forum.

Eligibility

Open exclusively to women.

Applicants must be between 25 and 35 years old.

Must hold a relevant bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, renewable energy, engineering, science, technology, mathematics, or other STEM disciplines.

Must have at least two years of professional experience and be currently employed or self-employed.

Must possess excellent spoken English.

Global opportunity open to eligible applicants from countries around the world.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must complete the online application form and provide mandatory personal and professional details. Application requirements include:

Submitting personal contact details, educational background, and date of birth.

Providing a mandatory 90-second video in English responding to specific prompts, either recorded via the platform or uploaded via a YouTube link.

Completing optional written questions with a maximum limit of 150 words each.

Reviewing and submitting the completed application through the official portal.