World Wildlife Fund, Inc.

This program supports doctoral research on marine protected areas (MPAs) that will enhance scientific understanding of their ecological and social impacts, and that will strengthen science-based conservation and policy in fund-identified U.S. priority marine regions. Fellows receive either a $15,000 or $20,000 allocation over a period of up to two years to cover research expenses, opportunities to link doctoral research to the fund's global conservation efforts, and networking opportunities with other fellows, scientists, and fund employees. Eligible applicants must: be currently enrolled in an academic program leading to a doctoral degree in a conservation-related field and must have completed at least one year of course work; have at least two years of work experience in conservation; and propose research in the overall topic of evaluating the impacts of marine-protected areas (MPAs) that has direct implications for conservation in a fund-identified marine priority place

Fellowships are available to support the academic training of conservations in selected countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America in a wide variety of disciplines, so that they may gain the knowledge and skills necessary to manage natural resources in complex contents. Fellows receive: financial support for education-related costs for a period of up to two years (study can be at the master's or doctoral level and can take place anywhere in the world); financial support for tuition, books, travel (to and from training institutions), and room and board for their academic programs for up to two years; costs for field research when required by the academic institution; networking opportunities to meet with other grantees, alumni, and fund staff through periodic regional gatherings; and ongoing professional development support. Eligible candidates must be a citizen or legal resident of a participating country (Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, and Surinam), have a minimum of two years' work experience in conservation, and be enrolled, admitted, or have applied to an institution of higher education. Generally, funding of up to $20,000 is provided, with more funding given in exceptional circumstances.

Funding, ranging from $1,500 to $5,000, is available to provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills through short courses, workshops, conferences, and study tours, or through practical training such as internships and professional attachments. Funds support all training-related costs, including registration fees and tuition, meals and accomodations, books and materials, international travel, and local transportation. Eligible participants must: be citizens or legal residents of an eligible country (Cambodia, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador [Galapagos Islands only], Gabon, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Indonesia, Laos, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Congo, Solomon Islands, Surinam, Tanzania, and Vietnam); have at least three years of work experience, paid or unpaid, in conservation or a related field; have his/her current work and proposed training advancing conservation in an eligible country (mentioned above); and be currently working in a conservation-related field and have promise of continued employment at the completion of the proposed training from the employer

These grants support non-governmental organizations, community groups, government agencies, and educational institutions in providing training and capacity-building activities that will help advance conservation. Eligible organizations must have an established presence in an eligible country (Belize, Bolivia, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Gabon, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Indonesia, Laos, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Republic of Congo, Solomon Islands, Surinam, Tanzania, and Vietnam); priority will be given to local and regional organizations, especially those working in fund-identified priority ecoregions. Grants are intended to cover travel expenses, meals and accommodations, room rentals, materials, and other related costs; administrative costs should be no more than 15 percent of the requested amount. Typical grants range from $1,500 to $7,500

Grants of up to $3,500 are available to support former Russell E. Train fellows or scholars in their continued professional development. Funds may be used to present a paper at a conference, attend a workshop or short-term training course offered by a university or other institution, or to conduct research within a fund-identified priority place

These scholarships provide financial assistance to conservationists from Nepal who wish to pursue a master's degree in a conservation-related field

Each year, the fund offers a scholarship that encourages bright and promising Nepali students from ethnic, indigenous, minority, or Dalit groups to continue or pursue careers in nature conservation

This scholarship provides financial assistance to a deserving woman candidate who intends to pursue a bachelor's degree in forestry studies at the Institute of Forestry (IOF) - Hetauda Campus

This scholarship supports and encourages bright and promising students from Nepal's rural mountain areas to pursue careers in nature conservation by supporting a student who has completed ten years of compulsory education and would like to pursue a Technical Certificate Level (TCL) in Forestry at the Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus

This scholarship fund will assist students who wish to pursue careers in conservation. Eligible applicants are those who have completed ten years of compulsory education and would like to pursue a Technical Certificate Level (TCL) in Forestry at the Institute of Forestry (IOF), Hetauda Campus

Scholarships and fellowship grants to individuals in the field of conservation science

WWF works to conserve 19 of the world's most important ecosystems for the benefit of both the species and people who live there. We protect wildlife, preserve habitats and empower people to conserve resources while improving their livelihoods. We do this by partnering with governments, scientists and local communities to establish and manage protected areas, reduce threats such as poaching and habitat conversion, and influence national and local policies to improve biodiversity on the ground.

WWF partners with corporations, government agencies, NGOs, universities and research institutes to reduce the impact of the production and trade of commodities that most affect our conservation priorities. Our goal is to measurably reduce the most significant impacts of individual actors as well as entire industries.

WWF educates the American public through our Marketing and Public Relations Departments. We create and implement public relations programs, including events and earned media activities, to support WWF's mission and programs. Our Public Service announcements educate the mass market about our mission through print and broadcast media and we design and distribute communication materials to educate our supporters on overall mission, core programs, and results.