WWF’s Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program: Fellowships for Conservation Leaders in Myanmar

Deadline: 1 March 2017

To build capacity among conservationists and those working in related fields, WWF’s Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) is offering fellowships to the best and brightest future conservation leaders to pursue graduate-level study anywhere in the world.

With some of the world’s most pristine large rivers and most extensive intact forest in the Mekong region, Myanmar is Asia’s last frontier for biodiversity conservation. Its natural environments remain mostly unspoiled. They support some of the region’s poorest people, and possibly the largest populations of wild elephants in Southeast Asia.

Funding Information

Applicants may apply for up to two years of funding and request up to $30,000 per year.

Focus Areas

Biodiversity and wildlife conservation
Protected area management
Sustainable forestry
Freshwater conservation
Environmental education

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must be a citizen and legal permanent resident of Myanmar.
Applicant must have at least two years of work experience in conservation (paid or unpaid).
Applicant must have a demonstrated commitment to working in Myanmar.
Applicant’s research or academic program must address one of the focus areas listed.
Applicant must be enrolled in, admitted to, or have applied to a master’s or PhD program.
Applicant must plan to begin your studies no later than January 2018.
Applicant must commit to working for at least two years in Myanmar after the completion of your degree.
Applicant must not have received a Train Fellowship or Scholarship in the past.
Applicant must contact EFN if you are a WWF employee, consultant, or previous EFN grant recipient.
Applicant must submit all required documents by the application deadline.