GBP 15K EDGE Conservation Fellowship

The Zoological Society of London EDGE Fellowship backs early-career conservationists leading projects to protect Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered species in their home regions.

What you get:

➤ GBP 15,000 grant for project implementation ➤ Six weeks of in-person training ➤ 28-month structured Fellowship from January 2027 to May 2029 ➤ Wraparound mentorship and professional development ➤ Support to design and deliver a full conservation project plan ➤ Lifetime membership in the global EDGE Fellows network What you'll do:

➤ Submit a stage one Expression of Interest by 10 June 2026 ➤ Propose a locally led project focused on an eligible EDGE species ➤ If shortlisted, submit a full application by 12 August 2026 ➤ Lead conservation action in your country with EDGE programme support ➤ Build skills in project design, budgeting, community engagement, and science communication Open to nationals or long-term residents of countries outside the G12, EU, New Zealand, and South Korea. The application runs in two stages, an Expression of Interest first, then a full proposal if shortlisted.

• Early-career conservationist committed to leading conservation action
• National or long-term resident of an eligible country outside the G12, EU, New Zealand, and South Korea
• Strong links to the region or landscape where the project will take place
• Proposed project must focus on a species on the 2026 EDGE eligibility list
• Able to demonstrate local conservation need for the proposed work
• Ready to take part in training, mentoring, and peer learning
• No application fees
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