Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to 3 awards of up to CAD 23,000 each
Summary: Supports graduate field research on forests, community welfare, and climate resilience in the Global South.
Key Information: Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents pursuing master’s or doctoral studies at a Canadian university.
Description
Funded by the Bene Endowment and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the John G. Bene Fellowship supports field research on the relationship between forest resources and people’s social, economic, cultural, and environmental welfare in developing countries. Its theme is justice for women and Indigenous Peoples through climate-resilient forests and food systems.
The fellowship is offered annually to master’s and doctoral researchers whose academic backgrounds combine an interest in forests with social sciences. Relevant fields include forestry, agroforestry, natural resources management, environmental sciences, and climate science. Research should benefit less privileged people in developing countries and strengthen the resilience of individuals and forest communities facing difficult contexts and changing climate conditions.
