WWF Russell E. Train Fellowships 2027 (up to $15,000) – YOA

Deadline: December 15, 2026

Applications are open for the WWF Russell E. Train Fellowships 2027. EFN invites functions from the present and subsequent era of conservation scientists, leaders, and practitioners to pursue graduate stage research (grasp’s diploma) centered on dimensions of human-wildlife battle and coexistence in Uganda.

The development of human populations mixed with growth of settlements and agricultural land has more and more resulted in widespread conflicts between folks and wildlife. Long-term decision of human-wildlife battle and co-existence requires efficient multifaceted, interdisciplinary, sensible, and socio-culturally related approaches and options. This aggressive fellowship goals to strengthen the in-nation capability of excellent and effectively-skilled consultants, pure and social scientists, and practitioners to undertake tutorial and area-based mostly coaching to tackle problems with human-wildlife conflicts.

Award

• Applicants could apply for up to two years of funding and request up to $15,000 per yr. Funding could also be used to help tuition and costs, dwelling bills, books and supplies, and analysis prices. Final award quantities will likely be decided based mostly on the scope and desires of every proposal.

Eligibility

• Open to Ugandan nationals enrolled in, admitted to, or have utilized to a grasp’s program at an accredited establishment of study in Uganda and that already possess a bachelor’s diploma in a related self-discipline (i.e., biology, ecology, conservation, zoology, geography).
• The grasp’s analysis will give attention to creating options for human-elephant battle that’s triggered by elephant crop-raiding of agricultural lands across the northern border of Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda.

Application

The deadline to submit an application is December 15, 2026 by 11:59 PM U.S. ET.

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For extra info, go to WWF Russell E. Train Fellowships.