World Wildlife Federation (WWF): Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program - Current & Aspiring Faculty

Link: 
https://www.worldwildlife.org/projects/russell-e-train-fellowships
Summary: 

2 year fellowship for current and aspiring university faculty that are affiliated with or currently employed at African, Asian and Latin American universities

Application Deadline Date: 
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Upper Limit Amount ($): 
90,000
Academic Area: 

Social science, natural science and other conservation-related fields

Description: 

WWF’s Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program support current and aspiring university faculty that are affiliated with or currently employed at African, Asian and Latin American universities to pursue doctoral degrees in social science, natural science and other conservation-related fields. After completing a degree, the individual must enhance, expand, or establish a graduate-level conservation program at a university in their home country. By doing so, WWF aims to improve the capacity of these local and regional universities and encourage future conservationists to study in their home countries

Award Purpose: 
Research
Tuition
Year In School: 
PhD
Eligibility Requirement - Gender: 
Any
Eligibility Requirement - Citizenship: 
Citizenship and permanent residency of an eligible country
} Belize
} Bhutan
} Bolivia
} Cambodia
} Cameroon
} Central African Republic
} Colombia
} Democratic Republic of Congo
} Ecuador
} Fiji
} French Guiana
} Gabon
} Guatemala
} Guyana
} Honduras
} Indonesia
} Kenya
} Laos
} Madagascar
} Malaysia
} Mozambique
} Myanmar
} Namibia
} Nepal
} Papua New Guinea
} Paraguay
} Peru
} Republic of Congo
} Solomon Islands
} Suriname
} Uganda
} Vietnam
} Zambia 
 
Eligibility Requirement - Other: 
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for a Train Fellowship, you must meet the following criteria. Please note that eligibility criteria can vary by competition. Please also refer to specific competition guidelines to ensure you are eligible.
 
You must be a citizen and legal permanent resident of an eligible country.
You must have at least two years of conservation-related work or research experience.
You must have a demonstrated commitment to working in conservation in an eligible country.
Your research or academic program must address one of the focus areas listed in the guidelines.
You must be enrolled in, admitted to, or have applied to a master’s or PhD program anywhere in the world.
You must plan to begin your studies no later than January 2026
You must commit to working for at least two years in your home country after the completion of your degree.
You must not have received a Train Fellowship or Scholarship in the past. Professional Development Grant recipients are eligible to apply.
You must notify EFN if you are a WWF employee, consultant, or previous EFN grant recipient.
You must submit all required documents by the application deadline.
Specializations: 
Climate Change Science and Solutions
Ecosystem Management and Conservation
Forestry
People, Equity, and the Environment
Water Resource Science & Management
 
 
 
Date Updated: 
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Recurring: 
Annual - December
Amount: 
90000