Conservation Science Capacity and Leadership Fellowship - 2026
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2026 Fellowship: Conservation Science Capacity and Leadership
Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda
Global human-wildlife conflicts (HWC) are increasing as people and wildlife compete for resources in coupled human and natural systems globally. These conflicts can be costly to human wellbeing and detrimental to the survival of wildlife. Strengthening scientific understanding of HWC through interdisciplinarity and collaboration is fundamental in collectively developing solutions to sustainably manage and reduce conflicts while promoting coexistence. For over three decades, WWF’s Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) has endured its long-time legacy to provide financial support to local leaders and institutions to enhance their education, scientific research, and conservation actions to steward their own natural resources. With support from Gerald A. & Karen A. Kolschowsky Foundation, this master's fellowship aims to deliver on WWF’s long-standing commitment in supporting conservation leaders and scientists to enhance capacity in-country. Applications are invited from individuals aiming to pursue graduate-level studies (master's degree) with a research focus on developing solutions for human-elephant conflict around the northern border of Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda.
The masters fellowship is open to Ugandan nationals enrolled in, admitted to, or have applied to a master’s program at an accredited institution of study in Uganda and that already possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (i.e., biology, ecology, conservation, zoology, geography). The masters research will focus on developing solutions for human-elephant conflict that is triggered by elephant crop-raiding of agricultural lands around the northern border of Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda.
As a reminder: This application is for individuals applying for a fellowship opportunities to pursue a Masters degree.
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The application deadline is April 15, 2026 by 11:59 PM US Eastern Time.