Applications Invited for WWF’s Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program

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For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive.

As the world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works in nearly 100 countries. At every level, we collaborate with people around the world to develop and deliver innovative solutions that protect communities, wildlife, and the places in which they live.

About the Program 

WWF’s Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) provides funding support to current and aspiring university faculty that are affiliated with or currently employed at African, Asian, and Latin American and Caribbean universities. This opportunity is for doctoral degree study in natural and social science and other conservation-related fields. Strong university faculty is fundamental for effective exchange of knowledge, expertise and skills, and leadership. Faculty members inspire and mentor students, design curricula, promote learning and idea sharing, lead and collaborate on research, and disseminate scientific outcomes.

WWF Train Fellows must enhance, expand, or support the development of intergenerational scientific expertise at a university in their home country or region. In doing so, WWF aims to improve the capacity of local and regional faculty to activate the training of current and future conservation leaders, leading to more equitable and accessible conservation science and leadership capacities for the benefit of people and nature. Applicants may apply for up to two years of funding and request up to $30,000 per year. The amount of funding will vary. Accepted applicants will be notified by early May 2023.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be 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 an existing affiliation with a college or university in an eligible country and demonstrate collaboration and strategic partnership with country and/or regional institutions. Priority will be given to individuals affiliated with underserved universities.
• You must have a demonstrated commitment to working in academia in an eligible country; Commitment to providing targeted mentorship and guidance to early career conservation leaders and scientists.
• You must be enrolled in or admitted to a PhD program anywhere in the world. } You must plan to begin your studies no later than January 2024.
• You must contact EFN if you are a WWF employee, consultant, or previous EFN grant recipient to determine eligibility.
• You must submit all required documents by the application deadline (February 1, 2023).

How to Apply

Applicants can access the online application and guidelines at www.worldwildlife.org/ efn. Applicants may apply in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese. The application deadline is February 1, 2023 by 11:59 ET.

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