WCS Research Fellowship Program
Forecasted
The WCS Research Fellowship Program funds emerging conservationists to conduct field research that advances the science and protection of threatened wildlife and their habitats worldwide.
Funder: Wildlife Conservation Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Small grants up to $15,000 typically for individual field research; project duration usually 1–2 years.
Summary: Supports emerging conservation leaders with small grants for field research benefiting threatened wildlife and wild places worldwide.
Description
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Research Fellowship Program provides small grants to early-career conservationists to support field research projects that directly contribute to the conservation of threatened wildlife and wild places. The program focuses on building capacity among emerging leaders from Asia/Pacific, Africa, Latin America, and North American indigenous communities. By funding individual research efforts, WCS aims to empower young conservationists to develop expertise and leadership skills critical for conservation efforts in their home countries.
