WWF's Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) 2023

Scholarship Description:

WWF's Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) 2023 is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Fellowship level program(s) in the field of Wildlife taught at WWF World Wildlife Fund . The deadline of the scholarship is expired at 01 Feb 2023.

While progress has been made to address the shortfall of adequate expertise at higher education in many countries, locally-led and relevant solutions are still needed to recruit, retain, scale, and sustain academic and research expertise at institutional and country level.

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. 

Degree Level:

WWF's Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) 2023 is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at WWF World Wildlife Fund.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Wildlife

Scholarship Benefits:

Applicants may apply for up to two years of funding and request up to $30,000 per year. The amount of funding will vary. 

Eligible Nationalities:

This fellowship is open to nationals of eligible countries within WWF-US priority areas.

Eligibility Criteria:

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).

Application Procedure:

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.