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Fellowship/Scholarship/GrantAfrica Centre of Excellence in Coastal ResilienceMPhil and PhD students admitted to the ACECoR programme are eligible for a scholarship award to facilitate completion of the programme. The scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, monthly stipends and field research grants as well as other material and technical support. The scholarship will support students to present their innovative research results at local/international conferences and cover publication fees for research papers submitted to high impact journals. Some preference/additional benefits given to Ghanaian students.Must be admitted to the ACECoR programmeScholarship includes research granthttps://acecoradmissions.ucc.edu.gh/scholarship
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Fellowship/Scholarship/GrantNational Geographic SocietyVaries- usually 1x in spring (around April), and 1x in fall (around October)usually up to $20,000 for first time applicantsSpecific Requests For Proposal vary across time. Please check the linked website for the latest opportunities.https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/grants-and-investments/
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Fellowship/Scholarship/GrantNational Geographic SocietyVaries- usually 1x in spring (around April), and 1x in fall (around October)up to $100,000For existing NatGeo Explorers who have already received the Level I grant. Usually projects last up to 2 years. Must have received an initial NGS grant (the smaller grants)https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/grants-and-investments/
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Rufford Foundation GrantRufford FoundationRollingup to $7500Successful applicants can apply again to potentially receive several more rounds of funding. https://apply.ruffordsmallgrants.org/
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Zoological Association of America Conservation GrantsZoological Assocation of AmericaApril$1000-$5000https://zaa.org/conservation_grants
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Conservation Action Now grantOklahoma City ZooOctoberup to $2500Grants available in the following realms: conservation education, scientific research, species preservationhttps://www.okczoo.org/conservation-projects
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African Research FellowshipAmerican Society of MammalogistsAprilup to $1500also gives membership to ASM if grant is awardedhttps://www.mammalsociety.org/committees/african-research-fellowship
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Graduate Student Research FellowshipSociety for Conservation BiologyOctoberup to $1000https://conbio.org/mini-sites/scb-awards/student-awards/
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Black & Indigenous Scholars Award in MammalogyAmerican Society of MammalogistsOctoberup to $1500Secondary school and up are eligible.Must identify as Black and/or Indigenous and reside or study at/be affiliated with a university in North or South America. https://www.mammalsociety.org/form/black-indigenous-scholars-award
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Ecologists in Africa grantBritish Ecological SocietyVariable - 2x/year£8,000Must be a scientist and citizen of a country in Africa or its associated islands. Must have at least an MSc or equivalent degree. Must be working for a university or research institution in AFrica that provides basic research facilities. Must carry out the research in a country in Africa or its associated islands. Currently excludes Botswana, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Libya, Namibia, South Africa.THIS GRANT IS CURRENTLY RETIREDhttps://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/funding/ecologists-in-africa/
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Exploration Fund GrantExplorers ClubOctober$2500-$5000Scientists across a variety of disciplines can apply.Graduate or post-graduate student, or an early career scientist conducting fieldwork.The Exploration Fund Grant
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Greenville Zoo GrantGreenville Zoo $300-$3000Eligible for additional grants after receiving the initial grant.https://www.greenvillezoo.com/200/Conservation-Grants
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IdeaWild GrantIdeaWild rolling deadline$1,500This is a grant for equipment to study biodiversity.Must send equipment to someone in the USA who can deliver the items to you.https://ideawild.org/grants/
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DAAD In-country scholarship programmeDeutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst German Academic Exchange Service/ DAAD South Africa.Scholarship holders are eligible to do a short-term research visit at a university in Germany, or an interdisciplinary summer school in Germany. Includes living stipend, study and research allowance, tuition, and (dependent on certain details) travel and health insurance. Must be a Master's or PhD student associated with one of the listed institutions/programmes in Africa.https://www.daad.org.za/en/study-research-in-south-africa/daad-in-region-scholarships/
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PanAfrican University ScholarshipPanAfrican Universityopen to applicants from African countries as well as the African Diaspora, as long as they are studying at one the PAU institutes.https://www.au-pau.org/submission/
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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund grantsMohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fundup to $25,000Conservation projects, especially related to threatened and endangered species.https://www.speciesconservation.org/grants/
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MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing Wildlife Trafficking)US Fish & Wildlife ServiceMarch 4, 2024$1,000,000Develop, implement, and evaluate holistic approaches to reduce wildlife trafficking that include evidence-based interventions designed to address the complex human dimensions of the issue.For more information on program content, contact Christine Browne, Senior Social Scientist, at christine_browne@fws.gov. For information on program administration, contact Tatiana Hendrix, Program Officer, at tatiana_hendrix@fws.gov.https://www.fws.gov/mentor-hawlt-holistically-addressing-wildlife-trafficking-notice-of-funding-opportunity-FY2024
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Russell E. Train Education for NatureWorld Wildlife Fundhttps://www.worldwildlife.org/initiatives/russell-e-train-education-for-nature
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JWO Research GrantThe Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant May (pre-proposal due)$150,000 (USD)The 2024 JWO grant of $150,000 (USD) will be awarded to one successful applicant. The grant will support a research program of up to three years. There will be an annual call for new applications (previously funded research will not be eligible), and the grant recipient will be announced in October. Grant Eligibility 1. The lead applicant should be an early-career African scientist with strong links to a credible African institution and proposing to conduct research on the continent. 2. The 2024 JWO Research Grant encourages transdisciplinary research applications that demonstrate a strong link to biodiversity and conservation. 3. The applicant must hold a degree (PhD) and should have no more than seven years of work and/or research experience post-degree (excluding career breaks, including family-related breaks). 4. The institution must have a proven ability to manage funding and subscribes to good financial grant practices. 5. The institutional affiliation may be academic, research, government, NGO, or forprofit organization.https://jworesearchgrant.org/grant-application/
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Africa-UBC Oceans and Fisheries
Visiting Fellows Program		University of British Columbia - Institute for the Oceans and FisheriesMayThe award will cover one economy return ticket and per diem for accommodation and subsistence during UBC visit. The award will also include $5,000 CAD research funds for the proposed fellowship project.An applicant for a Africa-UBC Oceans and Fisheries Visiting Fellows program must fulfill the following criteria: Have a Ph.D. or research equivalent; Hold an appointment in a sub-Saharan African academic or research institution; Have published a book or at least two book chapters or peer-reviewed journal articles in internationally reputable outlets; Have two academic references detailing specific contributions of the applicant to particular fields of study, and how a visiting fellowship will support career goals and progression; and Include a research proposal that clearly outlines the organizing theme of the proposed work to be undertaken during the fellowship and how the period of the fellowship will lead to the completion of their projectPreselection is managed by the African Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.https://oceans.ubc.ca/applytoafricaubcprogram/
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The Boring FundWildlabsAugust$12,500 (USD)Welcoming projects that would be considered "boring to fund", as long as they address a need in the conservation technology space.https://wildlabs.net/article/boring-fund-2025-further-information
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Wildlabs AwardsWildlabsFebruary$50,000 (USD)Supports projects that advance conservation technology.https://wildlabs.net/funding-opportunity/wildlabs-awards-2025-apply-now
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AI for Climate ResilienceKlarnaAugust$300,000 (USD)Aims to support pioneering projects that leverage artificial intelligence for climate adaptation in underserved, climate-vulnerable regionshttps://www.milkywire.com/ai-for-climate-resilience-program
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Holohil Grant ProgramHolohilquarterly$2,500 (CAD) in Holohil transmittersPredominantly for bat and raptor researchhttps://www.holohil.com/grant-program/
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Fonseca Leadership Program in AfricaWildlife Conservation Society + Global Environmental FacilityShort form application (beginning of the year); then long-form application due end of MarchSupports people seeking to pursue a masters or PhD degree. Preferred: practical conservationists with career goals rooted in applied, practical, on the ground conservation.Must be nominated (see website). Must plan to begin studies no later than October of the year following their award.https://www.wcs.org/about-us/grants/graduate-scholarship-program/fonseca-leadership-program-in-africa
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WCS Graduate Scholarship ProgramWildlife Conservation Societyshort form deadline: February; long form deadline: AprilMust be nominated (see website). https://www.wcs.org/about-us/grants/graduate-scholarship-program
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WCS Research Fellowship ProgramWildlife Conservation Society$15,000 (USD)Seeks to support the field work of graduate-level students, but applications will be accepted from conservationists in the early stages of their career.https://programs.wcs.org/rfp/?_gl=1*6eobfl*_gcl_au*MjYzNjUwNzI3LjE3NTQ2NzMyMDk.*_ga*NjMyNDU4MTk3LjE3NTQ2NzMyMDk.*_ga_BTX9HXMYSX*czE3NTQ2NzMyMDkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ2NzM1MDckajUzJGwwJGgw
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Conservation Leadership Programme: CLP team awardsWildlife Conservation Society, BirdLife, Fauna & FloraThree grant levels to allow teams to scale their projectshttps://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/awards-opportunities/team-awards/
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Crowder-Messersmith FundNature ForwardDecember$3,000 (USD)Helps fund small, local conservation and education projects by providing seed money to communities and individuals whose projects have not attracted major support from other sources.https://natureforward.org/crowder-messersmith-fund/
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AGNES-BAYER Research GrantAfrican-German Network of Excellence in ScienceAugust7000 EuroFor PhD students - field work support. Biodiversity and/or sustainable agriculture.https://agnes-h.org/agnes-bayer-research-grant/
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Leakey Foundation Research GrantsLeakey FoundationJanuary or July (two funding cycles per year)up to $20,000 *(USD) for PhD candidates; up to $30,000 for post-PhD researchersMust be affiliated with a university, museum, or other official institution.https://leakeyfoundation.org/grant/research/
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