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.