WWF’s Russell E. Train Fellowships 2027/2028
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) / Education for Nature (EFN)
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About This Scholarship
This competitive fellowship aims to strengthen the in-country capacity of conservation experts and practitioners to undertake graduate studies addressing human-wildlife conflict. It provides financial support for master’s students conducting specialized research on human-elephant conflict in Uganda.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Up to $15,000 per year for up to two years of funding
- Tuition and fees
- Living expenses
- Books and materials
- Research costs
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a citizen or resident of Uganda.
- 2 Must have at least two years of conservation-related work, research, or academic experience.
- 3 Must demonstrate a clear commitment to working in conservation in Uganda.
- 4 Must plan to begin studies no later than January 2028.
- 5 Must be enrolled in, admitted to, or have applied to a master’s program at an accredited institution of study in Uganda and have attained a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (biology, ecology, conservation, zoology, geography).
- 6 Current or former WWF employees, consultants, or previous EFN grant recipients must contact the EFN team to determine eligibility.
- 7 Must submit all required application materials by the stated deadline.