NatureNet Science Fellows Program
Scholarship
The Nature Conservancy has invited applications from young scientists and engineers for NatureNet Science Fellows Program . The call for applications features two post-doctoral opportunities
The NatureNet Science Fellows and Research Grant program aims to bridge academic excellence and conservation practice to confront climate change, and to create a new generation of conservation leaders who combine the rigor of academic science with real-world application
Important Dates
Eligibility
Option 1: Post-Doctoral Fellowship Position
Eligibility & Award Terms:
Fellows identify and work with a Nature Conservancy mentor and a
senior scholar (or scholars) from one of the NatureNet partner
universities to develop a research program. Eligible individuals will:
Not be employed as a post-doctoral student (at another university) at the start of this fellowship
Have completed their doctorate within five years before the application close date in November
Applicants who have not yet completed their doctorate must clearly indicate on the application the date the degree is expected
The Conservancy expects post-doctoral appointments to start between
May and September. Each Fellow will receive a non-negotiable annual
salary of $50,000 plus benefits, with the postdoctoral position expected
to run for two consecutive years
In addition to the stipend, each Fellow receives an annual travel budget of approximately $5,000 and an annual research fund of approximately $20,000
Option 2: Post-Doctoral Research Grant
Eligibility & Award Terms:
Grantees and a university mentor from their host institution
collaborate with a Nature Conservancy mentor to develop a research
application. Eligible individuals will:
Hold a post-doctoral position at an accredited university or research institution at the time of application
Have completed their doctorate within five years before the application close date in November
Each grantee will receive a research stipend of $20,000, with the grant period expected to run for two consecutive years. Second-year renewal of the grant is contingent upon satisfactory progress and contribution to the collective program
How to Apply
Applicants should describe their research experience and suitability
for the program and illustrate how their previous experience
strengthens their ability to develop and implement the proposed research
Research proposal (limited to 2 pages). The proposal
should highlight the research question of interest, clearly articulate
the research approach and methods, and outline the project’s scientific
significance
Most importantly, within this context projects should demonstrate a
clear potential for delivering results for The Nature Conservancy’s
global priorities, identify the audience who will use the outputs of
your work, and address the NatureNet programs themes of action-oriented
research that focuses on climate change mitigation and/or adaptation.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to develop their projects with their
TNC and University mentors
Letters of support from your proposed TNC and
University mentors. Mentors should speak to the importance of the
project for TNC or their University, the feasibility of completing the
proposed research within the 2-year time frame, and the role they will
play in mentoring the applicant through the project
Research budget for Postdoctoral Research Grant Applications only
Last Date
The last date for application is
Contact Details
please contact the NatureNet Science Fellows Program at [email protected] or visit the websitehttps://naturenetsciencefellows.org/
363 Michael Smith Building
Warner College of Natural Resources
1401 Campus Delivery,
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523