Conservation Science Capacity and Leadership Fellowship Program (Uganda)

Areas

• This fellowship aims to bridge academic excellence and conservation research to provide hands-on experiences and learning opportunities. The proposed research topics may cover a wide range of themes. Finalists will be identified through a competitive selection process and scored based on a set of criteria including, but not limited to the following areas:
  • Academic and professional contributions/potential: Applicant’s commitment to their academic and professional development.
  • Strength and quality of the research proposal: Uniqueness of proposed topic, relevance, and detailed plan of action. The proposed work demonstrates an understanding of the rationale on human-wildlife conflicts. The proposed research work highlights the intent to explore solutions at the interface of climate, conservation, people, and sustainable development; the proposed activities are feasible within the proposed work plan and realistic budget.
  • Individual and collective impact: The applicant’s ability to succeed in conservation research and leadership; short and long-term impacts as well as lasting conservation outcomes beyond proposed academic/research timeframe. The proposed work aims to engage diverse stakeholders, including gender mainstreaming and involvement of local and indigenous communities. The applicant demonstrates potential to build partnerships and active engagement with local communities, academic, research and practitioners.
  • Project measurability: The proposed research has measurable outcomes and outputs.
  • Collaborations: The applicant’s demonstrated potential to enhance partnerships beyond the proposed objectives and timeframe.
  • Recommendation letters: The applicant meets the specific criteria for the fellowship with specific examples which demonstrate the applicant’s abilities.

Funding Information

• Applicants may apply for up to two years of funding and request up to $15,000 per year.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible.
  • You must be a citizen and legal permanent resident of Uganda.
  • You must have at least two years of conservation-related work or research experience.
  • You must have a demonstrated commitment to working in conservation.
  • You must be enrolled in, admitted to, or have applied to a master’s program at an accredited institution of study in Uganda and have already attained a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (i.e., biology, ecology, conservation, zoology, geography).
  • You must plan to begin your studies no later than January 2025.
  • You must contact EFN if you are a WWF employee, consultant, or previous EFN grant recipient to determine eligibility.

For more information, visit World Wildlife Fund.