Kinship Conservation Fellowships in USA

  •  Fellowship
  •  06-Feb-2026
  •   United States
  • $$  USD $8,000 stipend (subject to U.S. tax withholding)

Applications are now open for the Kinship Conservation Fellowships 2026! This prestigious month-long program in Bellingham, Washington, empowers conservation leaders worldwide to develop market-based solutions for environmental challenges. Fellows receive a stipend of USD $8,000 and gain access to a global network of conservation professionals.

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must be mid-career conservation professionals with at least five years of relevant experience. They should demonstrate strong leadership potential, proficiency in English, and a commitment to applying market-based approaches to environmental challenges. Applicants must also have a current or proposed project that aligns with the Fellowship’s focus on sustainable, market-driven conservation solutions.

Kinship Foundation is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing conservation leadership and sustainable solutions for the planet. Through its flagship Kinship Conservation Fellowship, the foundation empowers environmental practitioners to apply market-based approaches to real-world conservation challenges. By fostering innovation, collaboration, and leadership, the Kinship Foundation supports a global community of professionals committed to creating measurable impact in environmental protection and resource management.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The Fellowship focuses on market-based conservation approaches, leadership, and sustainability practices.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Be conservation practitioners with at least five years of relevant experience.

  • Demonstrate leadership potential and a strong commitment to conservation goals.

  • Be fluent in English, as the program is conducted entirely in English.

  • Have a project or initiative where market-based solutions can be applied to conservation challenges.

Offered Benefits

  • A stipend of USD $8,000 (net of U.S. tax withholding).

  • Immersive month-long residency at Western Washington University.

  • Exposure to the six Kinship Conservation Pillars including financing conservation and adaptive leadership.

  • Access to a global alumni network of over 368 Fellows from 73 countries.

  • Opportunities for field trips, collaborative projects, and long-term professional connections.

Application Process


Interested candidates must complete the online application through the official Kinship Conservation Fellowship website. Applicants are required to submit personal details, professional background, a description of their conservation project, and references.

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