WWF’s Russell E. Train Fellowships 2025 for Master’s and Doctoral students

Applications are open for the WWF’s Russell E. Train Fellowships 2025 for Master’s and Doctoral students. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the WWF’s Russell E. Train Fellowships 2025 for Master’s and Doctoral students is December 18, 2024 by 11:59 PM.

Tell Me About The WWF’s Russell E. Train Fellowships:

Russell E. Train Fellowships support individuals pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in conservation and related fields. Each year, WWF supports committed conservation leaders and scientists from target countries to receive financial support for their studies and research.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

Conservation and any related field.

Type:

Fellowship 

Who can Apply For The WWF’s Russell E. Train Fellowships?

Also, applicants are to meet the following criteria:

• You must be a citizen and legal permanent resident of an eligible country.
• You should preferably have at least two years of conservation-related work or research experience.
• You must demonstrate a commitment to working in conservation in an eligible country.
• 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.
• If you are a WWF employee, consultant, or previous EFN grant recipient, you must contact EFN to determine eligibility.
• You must submit all required documents by the application deadline (December 18, 2024).

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How are Applicants Selected?

• The applicant must demonstrate a commitment to academic and professional development.
• The research proposal should be unique, relevant, and include a detailed plan of action. It should show an understanding of the fellowship’s goals and focus on food systems and transformation.
• The proposed work must have potential for short- and long-term conservation impacts and engage diverse stakeholders, including local and indigenous communities and gender mainstreaming.
• The research should have clear, measurable outcomes and outputs.
• The applicant should show potential to build partnerships and collaborations that extend beyond the project’s timeframe.
• Recommendation letters must provide specific examples that demonstrate the applicant’s qualifications for the fellowship.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

The following countries are eligible: Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Dem. Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Fiji, French Guiana, Gabon, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of Congo, Suriname, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, and Zambia.

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally applicants will benefit the following:

• The Russell E. Train Fellowships provide financial assistance for individuals pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in conservation and related fields, with funding up to $30,000 per year for up to two years.
• The WWF Food Systems Fellowship aims to support exceptional students in developing innovative, evidence-based research focused on the national dimensions of food systems and transformation.
• Fellows will join the extensive global network of EFN alumni, facilitating knowledge exchange and collaborative success in their research efforts.

How Long Will the Award Last?

Unspecified 

How to Apply:

To apply, visit the official webpage below.

Visit the Award Webpage for Details