Professional Development Grants by WWF

Professional Development Grants (PDGs) provide support for mid-career conservationists to do a short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills.

This training includes short courses, certificate training or conferences among other training opportunities.

Eligibility

• At least three years of paid work experience in a conservation-related field in your home country
• Already be accepted to participate in the proposed training at the time you submit your application
• Your current work and proposed training must help advance conservation in your home country
• Must not be enrolled in an academic degree program
• The proposed training must be completed within 6 months and must not lead to an academic degree
• You must have approval from your employer to participate in the proposed training and the promise of continued employment
• You must have a bank account in your own name that can receive US dollars and international wire transfers
• You must not have received funding from EFN in the past. Previous PDG recipients may be eligible for Alumni Grants
• The proposed training must take place at least 90 days after the application deadline
• You must submit all required documents by one of the deadlines
• Individuals eligible countries the preference is given to applicants working in WWF priority places

Grant amount

• Applicants can request up to $6,500

What can be covered with the grant

• International travel
• Support registration fees and tuition
• Meals and accommodations
• Books and materials
• Visa fees
• Local transportation

Documents to prepare

• Contact information
• Previous and current employment information
• Educational qualifications
• Course/training details
• Acceptance letter from proposed course/training
• Employer approval
• CV or resume
• Detailed budget not to exceed $6,500

Check the guideline and Click HERE to access the application.