WWF Russell E. Train Fellowships 2027/2028 For Ugandan Master's Students

October 16, 2026

WWF Russell E. Train Fellowships 2027/2028 for Ugandan Master's Students

Brief Description

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), through its Education for Nature (EFN) program, is accepting applications for the WWF Russell E. Train Fellowships 2027/2028. This competitive award provides up to $15,000 per year to support graduate-level conservation scientists and practitioners in Uganda. If you are a Ugandan researcher seeking master’s degree funding in Uganda, this opportunity gives you direct financial backing to develop practical, interdisciplinary solutions to human-wildlife conflict research. Your postgraduate work will directly address human-elephant coexistence near high-conflict conservation areas.

Name of Host Institution

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) / Education for Nature (EFN)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Citizenship: Must be a citizen or resident of Uganda.
Academic Requirements: Must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (such as biology, ecology, conservation, zoology, or geography) and be enrolled in, admitted to, or applied to an accredited master’s program in Uganda.
Professional Experience: Must possess at least two years of conservation-related work, research, or academic experience.
Program Start Date: Must plan to commence master’s studies no later than January 2028.
WWF Affiliation: Current or former WWF employees, consultants, or past EFN grant recipients must contact the EFN team directly to establish eligibility before submitting.

Research Focus

The master’s thesis research must focus on designing actionable solutions for human-elephant conflict caused by elephant crop-raiding along the northern border of Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda.

Benefits

Selected fellows receive funding up to $15,000 per year. The fellowship funds can cover tuition and fees, living expenses, books and materials, and essential research costs.

Duration

Funding is provided for up to two years.

Deadline

December 15, 2026 by 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time

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The research must focus on developing practical solutions for human-elephant conflict caused by elephant crop-raiding along the northern border of Murchison Falls National Park.

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Q: How much financial support does the Russell E. Train Fellowship provide?

Fellows can receive up to $15,000 per year for up to two years to cover tuition, living costs, research expenses, and academic materials.

Q: What are the primary eligibility requirements for applicants?