World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is pleased to announce Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) Food is Local Fellowship. The call of the fellowship program is open for the academic year 2023-2024.

The Russell E. Train Fellowships is designed to support international students who want to undertake a master’s or PhD program in conservation and related fields. The fellowship program will cover up to two years of funding and request up to $30,000 per year.

World Wildlife Fund was established in 1961 by many dynamic and dedicated people who desired to ensure funding for rescue locations and species threatened by human development.

Why should you apply for this WWF program? WWF is dedicated to a civilization that permits individuals to safely increase worries regarding inappropriate behaviour by workers of WWF, its partners, and people associated with WWF without fear of reprisals.

Application Deadline: 1st February 2023.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: World Wildlife Fund
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Master’s or PhD program
• Award: $30,000. The amount will vary. 
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in the USA.

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Students from Belize, Brazil, Bhutan, Bolivia, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Dem. Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of Congo, Suriname, Tanzania, Uganda, and Vietnam are eligible to apply.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Research on food system transformation, master or PhD program.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• They must be a citizen and legal permanent resident of an eligible country.
• They must have at least two years of conservation-related work or research experience.
• They must have a demonstrated commitment to working in conservation in an eligible country.
• They must be enrolled in, admitted to, or have applied to a master’s or PhD program anywhere in the world.
• They must plan to begin their studies by January 2024.
• They must contact EFN if they are a WWF employee, consultant, or previous EFN grant recipient to determine eligibility.
• Applicants may apply in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: To apply for this program, applicants should submit their completed proposals via this link.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following:
• Official transcript
• CV/Resume
• References
• Statement of purpose
• Research proposal
• Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a previous degree certificate with excellent marks.
• Language Requirement: Students must be proficient in the English language.

Benefits

The WWF Russell E. Train will provide up to two years of funding and request up to $30,000 per year. The amount will vary. 

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