Grant of US$10,000 : Apply for the ITTO Freezailah Fellowship Programme 2025
The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) invites applications for its prestigious Freezailah Fellowship Programme, aimed at enhancing professional capabilities in sustainable tropical forest management, timber industry practices, and related fields. This initiative supports the development of skilled individuals contributing to environmental sustainability and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
What You Can Do with the Fellowship
Eligible activities include:
- Participation in international and regional short-term trainings, workshops, study tours, and conferences
- Technical content creation (manuals, publications, short documentaries)
- Partial support for postgraduate research and studies
Note: Priority is given to short-term capacity-building activities.
Selection Criteria
Applications are assessed based on:
- Relevance of the proposed activity to the programme’s core goals
- Applicant’s qualifications and experience
- Broader applicability and impact of the acquired knowledge
- Cost-effectiveness of the proposed budget
The panel also ensures gender and geographic balance, and prioritizes projects that promote sustainable development in tropical producer countries.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 28 July 2025 (by 17:00 JST)
- Start Date for Funded Activities: No earlier than 1 January 2026
- Results Announced: Around 20 November 2025.
About ITTO
The International Tropical Timber Organization promotes the conservation and sustainable use of tropical forest resources through action-oriented policies and capacity building. Through this fellowship, ITTO continues its mission to advance innovation and knowledge-sharing for resilient, biodiverse, and economically viable forests.
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Scroll down below for more details and click on the official link attached below to apply for this opportunity.
Additional Information
Up to USD 10,000 per awardee
Supports costs such as training fees, travel, daily allowances, learning materials, and more
For postgraduate students, only partial tuition or small-scale research support is available
This opportunity is open to nationals of ITTO member countries, particularly those working in or studying topics related to:
Sustainable Forest Management (SFM)
Tropical timber production and trade
Forest biodiversity conservation
Climate change adaptation and mitigation in forest ecosystems
Economic analysis of forest product markets
Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Togo
Asia & Pacific (10):
Cambodia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam
Latin America (13):
Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Consuming (39):
Albania, Australia, Canada, China, European Union (27): Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Prepare the following in PDF format:
Two signed letters of recommendation
Letter of acceptance from the host institution or course organizer
Supporting documentation relevant to the chosen activity (e.g., course outlines, conference details, travel estimates, language proficiency proof)
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