World Wildlife Federation (WWF): Russell E. Train Fellowships

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

Russell E. Train Fellowships support individuals pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in conservation. Applicants may apply for up to three years of funding and request up to $30,000 per year.

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

Sustainable food systems, natural resource management

Description: 

Russell E. Train Fellowships support individuals pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in conservation. Each year, WWF supports committed conservationists from target countries to receive financial support for their studies and field research. Applicants can apply to attend any university around the world and must return to their home countries to work in conservation for at least two years after completing their degree.

Award Purpose: 
Research
Tuition
Year In School: 
Masters
PhD
Eligibility Requirement - Gender: 
Any
Eligibility Requirement - Citizenship: 

The fellowship is open to nationals of eligible countries within the WWF-US priority areas: Belize, Brazil, Bhutan, Bolivia, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Dem. Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Guyana, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Paraguay; Peru, Republic of Congo, Suriname, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam who already enrolled/are interested in enrolling in a master’s or PhD program.

Eligibility Requirement - Residency: 

Please note that within eligible countries preference is given to applicants working in WWF priority areas.

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 contact EFN if you are a WWF employee, consultant, or previous EFN grant recipient to determine elegibility.
 
Specializations: 
Ecosystem Management and Conservation
People, Equity, and the Environment
Water Resource Science & Management
 
 
Date Updated: 
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Recurring: 
Annual - December
Amount: 
90000