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.
Applicants from select WWF-US priority countries must meet all of the
eligibility criteria to be considered for a grant.
Eligible
countries include: Africa (Cameroon,
Central African Republic, Dem. Republic of Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Madagascar,
Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Zambia); Asia (Bhutan,
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam); and Latin
America (Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyanas,
Honduras, Peru, Suriname)
Eligibility
Eligible
candidates must submit a completed online application which includes two
letters of recommendation, a signed personal service agreement, academic
transcripts, and CV or resume. Please note that eligibility criteria vary by
country. Be sure you submit all relevant documentation as noted under the
guidelines for your country.
To be
eligible for a Train Fellowship, all applicants must:
- be a citizen and legal permanent resident
of a participating country
- have a minimum of two years of work
experience in conservation and a clear interest in working in your home
country or region
- be enrolled, admitted, or have applied to
an institution of higher education before submitting your application
- begin studies within one year (by January
2015) from the application deadline
- submit all required documents by the
application deadline (February 28, 2014)
Additional
Criteria
- Individuals who have received a fellowship
or scholarship from EFN in the past and who wish to pursue a second degree
are NOT eligible.
- Applicants who have received EFN
professional development grants (short-term training grants) in the past
ARE eligible to apply.
- Current WWF employees, consultants, and
employees seconded to WWF should contact EFN before applying.
Selection
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:
- Professional qualifications as evidenced
by previous and current conservation-related positions, references from
colleagues in the field, publications, and other sources.
- Demonstrated leadership through
involvement in community and volunteer activities, the workplace, local
and national government, and other areas.
- Prior academic achievement as shown by
grades, academic awards, references from teachers and professors, and so
on.
- Motivation and commitment to contribute to
conservation in a participating country and to share what is learned with
others in their field and in their home communities.
- Potential impact of proposed
study/research on conservation efforts in the home country or region.
Completed applications must be
submitted by February 28, 2014 to be considered.
For more information and
application please visit the Russell E. Train Fellowships page.
