The Nature Conservancy is currently seeking graduate and postdoctoral students to submit applications for NatureNet Fellowships to support a research project focused on urban/frontline forestry – specifically, an analysis of the costs and benefits of tree stewardship and maintenance on tree health. NatureNet Fellows have contributed significantly to the Conservancy’s conservation science over the years, which we value tremendously.
- Now in its sixth year, the NatureNet Science Fellowship awards 2-year fellowships to promising early career scientists. Each fellow is jointly mentored by a Conservancy field practitioner and a senior scholar from a university or accredited research institution on a project with direct application to specific TNC priorities and goals.
- The fellowship provides TNC an unparalleled incubator for rapidly developing evidence-based conservation strategies for application to real challenges around the world. The program also offers valuable professional development and networking opportunities to fellows setting a strong foundation for building lasting relationships with former fellows as they pursue their science careers at TNC or in academia, government agencies, or at other NGOs.
- NatureNet Science Fellows gain experience, test theories in the field, and further their careers at the forefront of conservation science. TNC is also able to make a wider connection to universities that often leads to opportunities for collaboration well outside the NatureNet Science Fellowship program itself.
- Additionally, the Conservancy’s commitment to working at all levels of applied conservation, from science and research to community engagement and policy implementation, means fellows can also tap the organization’s global networks and reach decision-makers in a matter of days instead of months or years.
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
Eligible individuals will start a postdoctoral position by September 1 of the year they start the fellowship or hold a postdoctoral position, with at least two years remaining on the position, at an accredited university or research institution at the time of application. Postdoctoral Fellows may apply for a maximum research stipend totally $118,000 including 10.5% in indirect costs over two years. Fellowships are expected to run for two consecutive years. Second-year renewal is contingent upon satisfactory progress and contribution to the collective program.
GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
At the time of application, eligible individuals (Ph. D. or masters students) will be currently enrolled or will start a graduate position by September of the year they start the fellowship. Ph.D. students should have at least two years remaining on the position. Master’s students at least one, but preference for those able to start their term by May 1. Graduate Fellows may apply for a maximum research stipend totally $74,000 including 10.5 percent in indirect costs over two years. Fellowships are expected to run for two consecutive years. Second-year renewal is contingent upon satisfactory progress and contribution to the collective program.
The request for proposals features graduate and post-doctoral opportunities. Please read the Eligibility and Award Terms carefully to determine the best fit for your research program. Applicants should identify a project from the available list on the application site: https://naturenetsciencefellows.org/