WCS Canada W. Garfield Weston Fellowship Program
Forecasted
The WCS Canada W. Garfield Weston Fellowship Program funds graduate student field research that advances conservation science in Canada’s boreal regions.
Funder: Wildlife Conservation Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (short-form/nomination) | April 2027 (full application)
Funding Amounts: Annual support to graduate students; typical award covers field research costs—exact amounts vary.
Summary: Supports graduate student field research to advance conservation science in Canada's boreal regions.
Description
The WCS Canada W. Garfield Weston Fellowship Program, established by the Wildlife Conservation Society with support from The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, aims to advance conservation science in Canada’s boreal regions. The fellowship provides annual funding for graduate students conducting field research with direct application to WCS Canada’s long-term conservation efforts in northern Ontario, Yukon, and British Columbia. The program is designed to foster the next generation of Canadian conservation leaders by supporting research that contributes to the stewardship and understanding of critical northern ecosystems.
