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WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship 2027/28 — Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda (Master's)
| Official name | WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship 2027/28 — Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda (Master's) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor country | United States |
| Amount / funding | Up to $15,000 per year for up to two years, for tuition, fees, living expenses, books/materials and research costs |
| Deadline | 15 December 2026 at 23:59 U.S. Eastern Time |
| Start date | No later than January 2028 (programme start) |
| Minimum requirements | Ugandan nationals enrolled in, admitted to, or having applied to a master's programme at an accredited institution in Uganda, holding a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (biology, ecology, conservation, zoology, geography); master's research on human-elephant conflict around the northern border of Murchison Falls National Park; studies to begin no later than January 2028 |
| Short description | A WWF fellowship for Ugandan master's students developing practical solutions to human-elephant conflict triggered by elephant crop-raiding near Murchison Falls National Park. |
| Official application link | Apply on the official page → |
Level: masters · Funding type: full · Field: 06 Environment & Sustainability
Application checklist
- Confirm you meet the stated eligibility for WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship 2027/28 — Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda (Master's): Ugandan nationals enrolled in, admitted to, or having applied to a master's programme at an accredited institution in Uganda, holding a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (biology, ecology, conservation,…
- Apply through the official application route for WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship 2027/28 — Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda (Master's) (worldwildlife.org); follow the portal steps on that page rather than an aggregator page.
- Prepare your academic transcripts, CV and research proposal or statement for WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship 2027/28 — Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda (Master's); check the official page for the exact document list for this programme.
- Ask referees early for WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship 2027/28 — Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda (Master's) and check the official page whether references are required for this programme.
- Check the official page whether any language evidence or test score is required for WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship 2027/28 — Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda (Master's) (language of instruction on the record: English).
- Submit by the deadline on the record for WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship 2027/28 — Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda (Master's): 15 December 2026 at 23:59 U.S. Eastern Time.
- Budget WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship 2027/28 — Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda (Master's) on the funding stated on the record: Up to $15,000 per year for up to two years, for tuition, fees, living expenses, books/materials and research costs. Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
Application tips
- For WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship 2027/28 — Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda (Master's) (Uganda; masters): work back from the 15 December 2026 at 23:59 U.S. Eastern Time deadline and submit early enough for references and documents to arrive, noting any time zone stated on the record.
- Check the eligibility edge for WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship 2027/28 — Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda (Master's) first: Ugandan nationals enrolled in, admitted to, or having applied to a master's programme at an accredited institution in Uganda, holding a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (biology, ecology, conservation,… If any clause does not clearly cover you, ask the sponsor before spending time on the full application.
- Budget WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship 2027/28 — Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda (Master's) on Up to $15,000 per year for up to two years, for tuition, fees, living expenses, books/materials and research costs; check the official page for what is excluded (fees, travel, living costs). Funding type on the record: full. Do not assume full coverage unless the record states it.
- For WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship 2027/28 — Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda (Master's) (06 Environment & Sustainability), connect your previous study and any relevant experience directly to this master's field, and explain what you will do with the qualification afterwards in terms the sponsor's criteria recognise.
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