Russell E. Train Fellowships support individuals pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in conservation. Each year, WWF supports committed conservationists from target countries to receive financial support for their studies and field research. Applicants can apply to attend any university around the world and must return to their home countries to work in conservation for at least two years after completing their degree

2019 TRAIN FELLOWSHIP COMPETITIONS 

Building Capacity in the GalapagosTo build local capacity in the Galápagos, EFN is offering fellowships to future conservation leaders to enable them to pursue graduate-level study (master’s and PhD) with the goal of advancing conservation in the Galápagos Islands.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for a Train Fellowship, you must meet the following criteria. Please note that eligibility criteria can vary by competition. Please also refer to specific competition guidelines to ensure you are eligible.

• You must be a citizen and legal permanent resident of an eligible country.
• You must have at least two years of conservation-related work or research experience.
• You must have a demonstrated commitment to working in conservation in an eligible country.
• Your research or academic program must address one of the focus areas listed in the guidelines.
• You must be enrolled in, admitted to, or have applied to a master’s or PhD program anywhere in the world.
• You must plan to begin your studies no later than January 2020.
• You must commit to working for at least two years in your home country after the completion of your degree.
• You must not have received a Train Fellowship or Scholarship in the past. Professional Development Grant recipients are eligible to apply.
• You must notify EFN if you are a WWF employee, consultant, or previous EFN grant recipient.
• You must submit all required documents by the application deadline (March 1, 2019).

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