E2 1 Hotels Fellowship

The E2 1 Hotels Fellowship, administered by the environmental advocacy group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), is not a traditional arts residency but a year-long program that embeds emerging leaders in the intersection of environmental policy, sustainable business, and creative advocacy. Founded in 2017 with support from 1 Hotels, the fellowship selects a small cohort of individuals—often from diverse backgrounds including law, science, journalism, and the arts—to work on projects that advance clean energy and environmental protection. While its primary focus is on policy and business solutions, the fellowship has increasingly welcomed artists and storytellers whose work engages ecological themes, recognizing that cultural narrative is essential to systemic change. The program provides a stipend, mentorship, and access to E2’s network of investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, with the expectation that fellows produce tangible outcomes such as policy briefs, campaigns, or creative works that influence public discourse.