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.
Application Deadline: 15th February, 2023
Type: Master’s, PhD, Fellowship
About Russell E. Train International Fellowships:
Role of Gender Equity in Achieving Sustainable Blue Economy Outcomes – OPEN
To build capacity across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Ocean, EFN invites applications from current and aspiring conservation leaders to enable them to pursue graduate-level studies (masters and PhDs) geared towards bridging the gap in the capacity of countries to deliver the goals of Blue Economy development.
The aim of the fellowship is to support individuals to develop evidence-based, innovative and interdisciplinary research on the role gender equity plays in achieving sustainable Blue Economy outcomes, with emphasis on small-scale fisheries and tropical ecosystems.
Eligible countries: Belize, Ecuador, Fiji, Gabon, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Solomon Islands, Suriname, and Vietnam
FELLOWSHIP GUIDELINES – ENGLISH
DIRECTRICES DE BECAS DE INVESTIGACIÓN – ESPAÑOL
Current & Aspiring University Faculty for Conservation – OPEN
EFN is providing fellowships to 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 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.
Select countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. For a full list of eligible countries please review application guidelines below.
FELLOWSHIP GUIDELINES – ENGLISH
DIRECTRICES DE BECAS DE INVESTIGACIÓN – ESPAÑOL
APPLICATION
The application cycle for 2022 Train Fellowships is now OPEN. The deadline to apply for either fellowship opportunity is March 1, 2022 by 11:59pm ET. Applicants can start an application at the link below, and may apply in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese.
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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Train Fellows are selected through a competitive, merit-based process. An independent, interdisciplinary panel of experts is convened in each country to review applications and to identify the top candidates based on the following criteria:
How to Apply: Applicants can access the online application below
Visit Fellowship Webpage for details
Award Provider: World WildLife Fund (WWF)
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