The WWF Current and Aspiring University Faculty Fellowship 2026–2027 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
About WWF Current and Aspiring University Faculty Fellowship
Opportunity Details
To strengthen local capacity in Asia, Africa, and Latin America and Caribbean, WWF’s Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) seeks to support current and aspiring faculty members to pursue their PhD in-country, regionally, or globally. The objective of this competitive fellowship is to advance the development of a critical mass of outstanding and well-trained experts, natural and social scientists, and practitioners who will continue to increase the learning, research, and engagement in conservation science and leadership.
Benefits of WWF Current and Aspiring University Faculty Fellowship
- Applicants may apply for up to three years of funding and request up to $30,000 per year. The amount of funding approved will vary.
WWF Current and Aspiring University Faculty Fellowship Requirements
- Open to nationals of eligible countries within World Wildlife Fund (WWF) - US priority areas who are already enrolled/are interested in enrolling in a PhD program.
- Eligible countries include: Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Dem. 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, and Zambia.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
18 December, 2025
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