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WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship 2027/28 — Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda (Master's)
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.
| 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) |
| Level | masters |
| Funding type | full |
| Field | 06 Environment & Sustainability |
About this scholarship
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.
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
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.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
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