The WWF Russell E. Train Fellowships 2027 fund Ugandan master's students conducting research on human-wildlife conflict and coexistence, especially human-elephant conflict caused by crop-raiding near Murchison Falls National Park. Fellowships provide up to $15,000 per year for tuition, living expenses, and research costs for up to two years, aiming to build local capacity in conservation science and interdisciplinary solutions.
Open to Ugandan nationals admitted or applying to a master's program in Uganda in relevant fields such as biology, ecology, conservation, zoology, or geography. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and focus research on human-elephant conflict.
