WWF Gustavo Fonseca Leadership

Deadline: Dec 18, 2025

masters | phd

2-3 years (duration)

fully funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The WWF Gustavo Fonseca Leadership Program is now accepting applications. This program provides funding to conservation researchers, leaders, and practitioners to develop the knowledge, expertise, and leadership skills necessary to address biodiversity challenges globally.

📝 About WWF Gustavo Fonseca Leadership

The WWF Gustavo Fonseca Leadership Program, supported by the Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN), aims to address the shortage of conservation expertise and education in many countries. It focuses on locally led, practical, and culturally relevant solutions to biodiversity challenges at institutional, country, and regional levels.

Key Details:

Date Published: September 05, 2025
Application Deadline: December 18, 2025
Category: Fellowship, Fully Funded
Sponsor Organization: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

🎁 Benefits of WWF Gustavo Fonseca Leadership

Applicants may request funding for:
- Up to two years for a master's program
- Up to three years for a PhD program
Funding of up to $30,000 per year (amount varies based on approval).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible:

Be from an eligible country.
Have at least two years of conservation-related work or research experience (preferred).
Be enrolled in or admitted to a master’s or PhD program in-country, regionally, or internationally.
Plan to begin studies no later than January 2027.
Contact EFN if you are a WWF or GEF employee, consultant, or previous EFN grant recipient to confirm eligibility.
Submit all required documents by the application deadline (December 18, 2025, by 11:59 PM US Eastern Time).

📅 Application Timeline

December 18, 2025: Application submission deadline.
January-April 2026: Selection process.
June 2026: Successful applicants informed.
July-August 2026: Contracts signed, and grants issued.

📂 Application Process

Access the online application and guidelines at www.worldlife.org/efn.
Applications can be submitted in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
Ensure all required documents are submitted by December 18, 2025, by 11:59 PM US Eastern Time.

📌 Application Deadline

December 18, 2025

🔗 Additional Information

For more details, view the official program document: WWF Gustavo Fonseca Leadership PDF.

This program is an excellent opportunity for conservation professionals to further their education and contribute to addressing global biodiversity challenges. Don't miss the chance to apply!

Benefits

Applicants may apply for up to two (master's) and three (PhD) years of funding and request up to $30,000 per year. The amount of funding approved will vary.

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