Welcome to the application for Yale International Relations Leadership Institute 2025!

YIRLI 2025 is currently undergoing planning— stay tuned!

High school students who will be entering the 11th - 12th grades (between the ages of 16 - 18) in the fall of 2025 are eligible to apply. The application is below and open to domestic and international students.

YIRLI is looking for students who are passionate about the world around them, who are seeking ways to use their voice to impact this world, and who are eager to reach their highest potential as students, scholars, and leaders.

This application is comprised of four parts: Background Information, Short Answers, Essay Questions, and a Video Interview.

Applications will be released in Spring 2025!

Following the $20 application fee, The program fee is $2000 which includes housing, meals, and the full YIRLI programming. If the application fee is not feasible for you or your family, please email yirli.communications@yira.org. There is also financial aid available, which a student can indicate need for through the application form. On the application there is a field to write briefly on what type of need one might need, which is a space where you can indicate if you might need full/partial aid -- with a brief comment on what your current situation may be (if you feel comfortable sharing). YIRLI is committed to being as inclusive, diverse, and accessible as possible, and should you have any questions whatsoever -- please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We hope that everyone that may be interested in public-speaking, international relations, and building community/confidence chooses to apply, and we can't wait to read your applications!

All questions can be sent to yirli.communications@yira.org.