WWF Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) Food is Local Fellowships in United States

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: Students from Belize, Brazil, Bhutan, Bolivia, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Dem. Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of Congo, Suriname, Tanzania, Uganda, and Vietnam are eligible to apply.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Research on food system transformation, master or PhD program.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• They must be a citizen and legal permanent resident of an eligible country.
• They must have at least two years of conservation-related work or research experience.
• They must have a demonstrated commitment to working in conservation in an eligible country.
• They must be enrolled in, admitted to, or have applied to a master‡s or PhD program anywhere in the world.
• They must plan to begin their studies by January 2024.
• They must contact EFN if they are a WWF employee, consultant, or previous EFN grant recipient to determine eligibility.
• Applicants may apply in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese.

Offered Benefits

The WWF Russell E. Train will provide up to two years of funding and request up to $30,000 per year. The amount will vary.

Application Process

• How to Apply: To apply for this program, applicants should submit their completed proposals via this link.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following:
• Official transcript
• CV/Resume
• References
• Statement of purpose
• Research proposal
• Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a previous degree certificate with excellent marks.
• Language Requirement: Students must be proficient in the English language.