PARTIALLY FUNDED : Apply for the WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship For Global Changemakers

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PARTIALLY FUNDED : Apply for the WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship For Global Changemakers

Applications are open for the WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship (Education for Nature Program) which provides support to conservation leaders from WWF-US priority countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean to pursue Master’s and PhD studies. The program also offers a dedicated track for current and aspiring university faculty who plan to strengthen conservation education in their home institutions. The fellowship provides generous financial assistance for graduate study and ensures that awardees return home after completion to actively contribute to conservation efforts.

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Host Institution

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – Education for Nature Program

Program Type

Fully Funded

Program Benefits

The fellowship provides funding support for up to three years, with a maximum of USD 30,000 per year to cover tuition, research, and living expenses. Fellows also gain access to WWF’s global alumni and conservation network, which offers mentorship, professional development, and collaborative opportunities. Awardees are expected to return to their home countries after completing their degree to contribute to conservation capacity building and leadership.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be nationals of WWF-US priority countries and must be planning to pursue or already enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in a conservation-related field. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership potential, commitment to environmental conservation, and a clear plan to contribute to conservation in their home countries after their studies. There is also a special track for current or aspiring faculty members who are pursuing PhDs with the goal of developing or enhancing graduate-level conservation programs at universities in their countries.

Eligible Countries

Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Fiji, French Guiana, Gabon, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of Congo, Suriname, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia

Application Procedure

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Official Link

https://www.worldwildlife.org/projects/russell-e-train-fellowships